Staff Application Engineer-PMIC

Job Description

• Chip Application Development: Define Power IC application methodologies and develop application hardware solutions, conduct power IC evaluations and debugging on chip and board level 
• Chip Validation: Develop hardware/software for Power IC evaluation, generate comprehensive reports, and drive issue resolution to ensure chip performance meets requirements
• Technical Support: Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for clients and internal team, such as Design Engineer, FAE and Marketing, deliver solutions for technical issues, and conduct FA/RMA analysis with detailed reports
• Technical Documentation: Maintain technical documentation and application design tools, such as Datasheet, Evaluation report, Application note; create technical promotion and training materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience or Master's degree with 5+ years experience in Power Electronics or related field
• Strong hardware design, development, and debugging capabilities
• In-depth knowledge of PMIC architectures (Buck/Boost/Buck-Boost, LDO, Charger, etc.)
• Proficiency in schematic design tools (Altium Designer/Cadence)
• Experience in PCB layout optimization for power delivery networks
• Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment
• Familiarity with serial communication protocols: I2C, SPI
• Python proficiency - ability to independently develop automated test scripts and platforms for chip performance validation
• Excellent initiative and learning agility to quickly understand client systems and application requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Fluent English communication capability for effective collaboration with global teams
• Professional technical documentation skills in English with clear logical structure
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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.