Product Engineer

Job Title

Product Engineer

Role Summary

Own the product engineering lifecycle for mixed-signal and power integrated circuits, focusing on ramp-up, yield optimization, sustaining, and production qualification. Work with test, design, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain teams to ensure products meet quality and customer requirements.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Tasks are performed under supervision and the role is suitable for early-career engineers (typical 0–3 years of experience).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting product ramp-up, defining production limits, and investigating production issues.

• Own product engineering activities from definition through mass production for power and mixed-signal ICs.
• Support ATE test strategy setup and chip characterization activities.
• Define and maintain production test limits and screening criteria based on ATE, qualification, and characterization data.
• Analyze production and test data to identify yield and quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering, QA, Design, Assembly, and Supply Chain to resolve production problems.
• Prepare and review characterization reports and specification compliance matrices.
• Participate in qualification activities and data reviews; investigate production excursions and RMA cases.
• Define SYL/SBL limits to balance product quality and yield.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of analysis methods and tools (statistics, DOE, Spotfire templates).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and communication abilities for effective data-driven product support.

• Basic knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
• Programming skills for data analysis and automation (examples: Python, C#, VBA, R).
• Understanding of statistical data analysis techniques.
• Intermediate English proficiency, written and spoken.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to work under supervision during initial stages and learn manufacturing/test processes.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in semiconductors, test engineering, electronics production, or data analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical parameter measurement techniques and hands-on electronics experience.
• Project coordination or project management experience.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., TIBCO Spotfire / Spotfire Analyst).
• Understanding of IC manufacturing flow, technology, and methodology.

Education Requirements

BSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

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.