Job Description
Are you an experienced engineer passionate about bringing cutting edge silicon products to life? We're looking for a driven Applications Engineer to lead complex mixed signal IC evaluations, collaborate with cross functional teams, and support customers through design in and ramp phases. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy owning technical challenges from concept to delivery, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical silicon device evaluation at chip and board level and document errata to support necessary device modifications.
- Take on product lead role. This includes planning evaluation, supporting collateral development, reporting to management and customers, and reviewing evaluation documents.
- Support the development of software for automated measurements.
- Independently develop ideas to improve the silicon evaluation flow.
- Interface directly with customers during their design in and ramp phases to resolve application and device related issues.
- Drive interactions with Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Engineering and Quality Engineering to resolve product issues.
- Mentor Junior Applications Engineers and assist with the hiring and interview process.
Qualifications
- Typically 5 - 8 years experience
- Ability to work with minimal instruction - either independently or collaboratively
- Able to confidently share own expertise and work to others
- Able to make significant contribution to projects, programs and business initiatives with creativity and ingenuity
- Ability to support and mentor junior team members
- Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Results oriented and able to deliver on time under a tight schedule
- Flexible to undertake occasional international travel at short notice
- Excellent command of verbal and written English
Essential Technical Skills
- Experience in python for use in test scripts
- Ability to produce evaluation plans for complex mixed signal ICs
- Familiar working with test equipment; scopes, source meters, function generators, network analysers etc.
- PCB schematic generation and understand good layout practises
Desirable Technical Skills
- Knowledge of switcher topologies
- Knowledge of battery management systems, such as fuel gauge and charger
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting 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 law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.