Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Renesas Electronics • Lowell, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Renesas has an opportunity for a Digital Field Applications Engineer (FAE) in the New England Market (Metro Boston location preferred). The primary area of focus will be microcontroller applications across a wide range of electronic markets, including the use of Renesas’ industry leading ARM Cortex-M based RA family and also proprietary cores in the 32-bit (RX series) and 16-bit (RL78 series). Related experience in MPU (Linux), and Wireless Connectivity is a plus. Tasks include customer portfolio presentations, design recommendations, technical reviews and analysis, and support of customer design debug efforts. The individual should be skilled at presenting to a large group, as well as being proficient in the lab environment with electronic diagnosis equipment. There will be frequent interaction with other groups and team members to help drive new business.

Requirements

• BS Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of microcontroller application experience
• 5+ years of experience that includes microcontroller and processor hardware, firmware, system software and system integration experience.
• Strong code development and debugging skills in embedded C with and without an RTOS.
• Experience with reviewing schematics and understanding PCB layout.
• Experience with development of a wide range of peripherals within MCU/MPU such as Ethernet, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, and analog channels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are mandatory, as customer interface will be a significant aspect
• Must be a self-motivated team player who is able to take direction, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience in MPU (Linux), and Wireless Connectivity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement MCU and MPU/SoC solutions to customers
• Establish close working relationships with both direct sales and distribution in support of customers
• Establish close working relationships with relevant marketing partners in support of customers
• Take customers’ designs to revenue by providing prompt & thorough technical support
• Use expert knowledge to tailor feedback to the product division for new product development
• Present at Renesas technical conferences and facilitate product specific customer training sessions
• Some travel, as needed, to multiple locations for customer engagements (10% of the time or less)

Benefits

• Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance.
• In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation.
• New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees