Senior Staff Application Engineer

Renesas Electronics•Palm Bay, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Renesas, we are more than just a semiconductor company; we are the engine behind a "safer, smarter, and more sustainable" future. Headquartered locally in the heart of San Jose, our Silicon Valley team is at the forefront of innovation in Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT technologies. By blending cutting-edge embedded processing with world-class analog and power expertise, we develop "Winning Combinations" that power billions of intelligent devices globally. Joining our San Jose office means joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work directly impacts the next generation of AI-driven infrastructure and green energy solutions. Sr. Staff application engineer for position in HiRel product group. Primary responsibilities will include supporting existing analog products as well as new product developments for the space market. Products supported include: Precision Op-amps, Instrumentation Amplifiers, Voltage References, Precision ADCs, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Analog Switches/Multiplexers, Current Sources and Drivers, Isolators, and Serial Interface (i.e. RS-422, CANBUS, I2C). Programming experience with Python, Java, and/or C languages as well as knowledge of Verilog coding with FPGAs a plus. Knowledge of using and troubleshooting PSpice models. You will be part of an engineering team responsible for device characterization, datasheet and application note documentation, and customer support. Work in a multi-disciplinary New Product Development engineering team to help define, evaluate, characterize, and document new product developments with the goal of bringing products to the marketplace. 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. Support customer needs as they implement our products into their hardware systems via email, conference calls, or on-site visits. Participate in global industry conventions as a presenter.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Self-motivated and conscientious.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good presentation skills.
Good knowledge of analog design and lab troubleshooting skills.
Understand and follow industry standards of test for ICs.
7 to 10+ Years in Applications and/or Systems Engineering role in Analog IC Development or Circuit Design Industry.
Proficient with analog and mixed signal designs.
Proficient with electronic bench lab equipment (power supplies, function generators, multi-meters, oscilloscopes).
Experience in Schematic/Layout design tools and switching power supply layout concepts (Altium preferred).
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point).

Nice To Haves

Programming experience with Python, Java, and/or C languages.
Knowledge of Verilog coding with FPGAs.
Knowledge of using and troubleshooting PSpice models.
Experience writing programming code (i.e. Python) to automate lab bench equipment in GBIP/USB communication.
Experience modeling circuits (SPICE and or IBIS) is desired but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Device Characterization (50% of time): Work with a very talented team of Engineers to perform various lab tests for the characterization of the different products. Prepare the validation plan and compile validation reports upon complete of bench testing/characterization. Understand how the parts are tested to be able to understand their performance when assisting customers. This knowledge will aid in setting up the customer’s exact configuration for verification and characterization of a customer’s issue.
Documentation (20% of time): Utilize FrameMaker for generating and editing Data Sheets and then work with the Technical Documentation to publish them. Keep accurate lab notes (software of your choice) and document any test procedures for future reference. As you progress in your learning, generate and publish Technical Briefs, Application Notes, Customers Responses, and possibly Articles.
Customer Support (20% of time): Work with marketing and sales to facilitate the design-in of our products as well as provide technical assistance to address customer questions and analyze field returns. Train Field Application Engineers on products and demonstrations systems to enhance sales channel effectiveness.
New Product Definition (10%): Work with Marketing, Customer, Design and Product engineering teams to help define new products.