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Renesas

Senior Application Engineer

Renesas, Palm Bay, Florida, United States, 32905


Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

Primary function will be to support Rad Hard MOSFET product development in a Validation and Application role. Secondary function to work on power products as need arises. You will be part of an engineering team responsible for device characterization, datasheet and application note documentation, and customer support.

1) Work in a multiple disciplinary New Product Development engineering team to help define, evaluate, characterize and document new product developments with the ultimate goal of bringing products to the marketplace.

2) Engage with potential customers in support of FAE or Marketing / Sales visits or conference calls to help refine their application needs into deliverable product features for future product definitions.

3) Support customer needs as they implement our products into their hardware systems via email, conf calls or on-site visits.

4) Participate in global industry conventions as a presenter.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Device Characterization (50% of time):

You will work with a very talented team of Engineers to learn how to perform the different lab tests for the characterization of the different products. Prepare the validation plan and compile validation reports post bench testing/characterization.

Documentation (20% of time):

Data Sheets, Tech Briefs and Application Notes. You will be expected to keep accurate lab notes (software of your choice) and document any test procedures for future reference. Publish Data sheets, Tech Briefs, Application Notes, Customers Responses, and possible Articles.

Customer Support (20% of time):

You will work with marketing and sales to facilitate the design-in of our products. You will train Field Application Engineers on products and demonstrations systems to enhance sales channel effectiveness.

New Product Definition (10%)

In the long run, work with Marketing, Customer, Design and Product engineering teams to help define new products.

Qualifications5+ Years in Applications and/or Systems Engineering role in Analog IC Development or Circuit Design IndustryCandidate must possess a minimum bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.Candidate should have a good knowledge of MOSFETs, analog design and lab troubleshooting skills.Candidate must understand and follow industry standards of test for both IC and discrete power devices.MOSFET development experience highly desirable.Power Management (DC-DC or AC-DC Regulation) experience preferred.Proficient with electronic bench lab equipment (power supplies, function generators, multi-meters, oscilloscopes).Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point).Experience modeling circuits (SPICE and or IBIS) is desired but not mandatory.Experience writing programming code (ie. Python) to automate lab bench equipment in GBIP/USB communication a plus.Knowledge of Power management topologies: isolated and non-isolated.Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Additional Information

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com.

Renesas' mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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