Staff Application Engineer

Renesas Electronics; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Staff Application Engineer to innovate in power computing. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing high-performance power converters, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a strong background in semiconductor technology and significant experience in power converter design.

Qualifications

• Over 5-10 years of experience in designing high and low voltage power converters.
• Deep technical expertise in high-performance power converters.
• Typically 15-20 years of relevant semiconductor and systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Collecting bench data and updating converters based on measurements.
• Developing simplified electrical models of converters.
• Providing PCB design suggestions regarding component placement.

Skills

Technical communication skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of control loop implementation

Education

MS degree in engineering (EE – power electronics preferred)

Job description

As a Staff Application Engineer in our Renesas Power Computing BU, you will be a key player in driving innovation and exploring state-of-the-art topologies for DC/DC converters, delivering the increasing power required by modern AI/compute ASICs. It is a dynamic market requiring smart ideas, quick execution, and flexibility. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, IC design, application, packaging, technology, and marketing, providing foresight in electrical, magnetic, electronic, and digital areas.

The role involves working within a team of experienced engineers focusing on power converter design, implementation, and testing. You will contribute from proof of concept through detailed simulation modeling to defining new silicon products aimed at increasing power density, reliability, reducing costs, and enhancing scalability and flexibility.

Responsibilities also include collecting bench data, updating and tuning converters, and customizing solutions based on customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Data analysis and collection from real converter measurements
• Developing simplified electrical models of converters
• Setting up automatic measurements
• Studying new topologies
• Providing PCB design suggestions regarding component placement and layout

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in high-performance power converters
• Over 5-10 years of experience in designing, developing, and testing high and low voltage power converters
• Knowledge of control loop implementation, resonant power converter techniques, magnetic component design, and new product definition
• Strong technical communication skills
• Typically 15-20 years of relevant semiconductor and systems experience
• MS degree in engineering (EE – power electronics preferred); experience with simulation tools like PYTHON is a plus

Additional Information

Renesas is committed to making lives easier through innovative embedded semiconductor solutions across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 21,000 professionals worldwide, we foster a diverse, inclusive environment that supports career growth and personal development. We offer opportunities to explore hardware and software capabilities, develop impactful products, and work flexibly to support your wellbeing.

Join Renesas to shape the future and make a difference. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.