Staff/Senior Staff Engineer - System Architect, Power & Analog ICs

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Automotive / Industrial Power Management Architect to develop system concepts and semiconductor architectures for next-generation automotive Power Management ICs. 

The role focuses on system architecture and product definition, with particular emphasis on power management ICs and analog ICs. 

You will translate application and customer needs into innovative semiconductor solutions and work across the complete development process, from early concepts and feasibility through architecture, development, validation, and customer deployment. The role requires close collaboration with internal engineering teams as well as automotive customers, industry partners, universities, and research institutes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Define system concepts and architectures for automotive / Industrial Power Management ICs. 
• Translate application and customer needs into semiconductor functions and robust technical requirements. 
• Define functional partitioning and interfaces across analog, digital, firmware, and software. 
• Drive architecture trade-offs considering performance, robustness, cost, safety, and scalability. 
• Use simulation, analysis, and laboratory measurements to evaluate and validate system concepts. 
• Collaborate with IC design, verification, firmware, application, test, safety, and product teams. 
• Engage with customers, industry partners, universities, and research institutes on new technologies and applications. 
• Support products from early feasibility through development, validation, and customer deployment. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline. 
• Strong experience in electronic system architecture & mixed-signal systems for Power Management ICs.  
• Broad understanding of analog and digital electronics, measurement concepts, signal interfaces, power management, and mixed-signal subsystems. 
• Ability to translate application and customer needs into clear system concepts and implementable technical requirements. 
• Practical experience with electronics design, simulation, laboratory measurement, debugging, characterization, or validation. 
• Resolve complex technical challenges through SIMPLIS simulation, system evaluation, and hands-on bench testing. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across different engineering disciplines. 
• Experience working with customers or external technical partners on complex technical topics. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in international and multidisciplinary engineering teams. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Power Management ICs product definition. 
• Understanding of power management architectures. 
• Knowledge of automotive functional safety and ISO 26262. 
• Experience with automotive semiconductor. 
• Experience with requirements engineering and system simulation tools [SIMPLIS]. 

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.