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Application Engineer

Renesas
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
$98,500 - $123,100 USD yearly
Test Engineering Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

Application Engineer

Role Summary

Entry-level Application Engineer responsible for validation, implementation, and optimization of DDR memory power systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DDR power delivery meets performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements.

Experience Level

Entry-level. The posting describes an entry-level role; specific years of experience were not provided.

Responsibilities

Primary duties involve product validation, system analysis, tool development, and customer support for DDR power solutions.

  • Validate new products within power modules for DDR memory and memory controllers, including bench measurements and full functionality testing.
  • Analyze DDR modules at chip, board, and system levels to identify performance and power-efficiency improvements.
  • Develop and maintain bench automation software and simulation models for power consumption analysis.
  • Provide technical support to customers during product development and integration to resolve power-related issues.
  • Collaborate with design, product, test, and packaging teams to meet performance and specification requirements.
  • Prepare technical documentation: specifications, datasheets, validation and power analysis reports, and test plans.

Requirements

Must-have skills are listed first, followed by nice-to-have qualifications.

  • Basic knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits and use of lab instruments for measurements, validation, and debug.
  • Experience or familiarity with bench validation of analog, digital, and power-management devices.
  • Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuits (amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC/DAC, voltage regulators, and power components).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical explanation and documentation.

Nice-to-have:

  • Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python, or similar for bench automation and data collection.
  • Experience with power modeling and simulation tools and hardware design tools.
  • Experience producing customer reports, application notes, and datasheets.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.


About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.

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Date Posted: 2026-09-22