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

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

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.