Senior Manager, Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Job Title

Senior Manager, Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Role Summary

Lead a team of Field Applications Engineers supporting datacenter customers across AI, server, and networking markets. Balance hands-on technical ownership of system power programs with strategic people and program leadership.

Experience Level

Senior — requires substantial technical and leadership experience (guidance: 8+ years in power electronics or related hardware and 2+ years of people leadership).

Responsibilities

Manage technical engagements and team delivery for strategic datacenter accounts while remaining hands-on on complex power system debug and validation.

• Act as lead technical interface for strategic datacenter customers; drive system-level power architecture from concept to production.
• Provide expert support on digital multiphase controllers, power modules, VRMs, and high-current low-voltage conversion.
• Perform schematic reviews, layout feedback, validation planning, bring-up, power-sequencing analysis, transient response evaluation, and debug.
• Troubleshoot complex power issues using oscilloscopes, current probes, electronic loads, and transient analysis tools.
• Own technical program execution and reporting: track milestones, risks, CAPEX needs, and provide clear updates to leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop FAEs; set role expectations, onboard new graduates, and manage resource allocation across customer programs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Product Line, Marketing, and global FAE teams to align priorities and influence product roadmaps.

Requirements

Must-have technical and leadership qualifications; preferred items listed separately.

• 8+ years experience in power electronics, digital multiphase power delivery, server/AI platform power, or related hardware systems.
• Proven hands-on experience with power modules, digital multiphase controllers, VRMs, and server-class power delivery.
• Strong proficiency in lab-based debug: oscilloscopes, current probes, electronic loads, and transient analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to interface directly with customers on complex technical topics and drive issues to closure.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, manager, or equivalent player–coach role).
• Experience supporting system bring-up, validation, or debug for server, AI accelerator, or networking hardware.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice-to-have

• Experience supporting hyperscale datacenter customers (AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, NVIDIA, etc.).
• Expertise in system-level power architecture for AI/ML accelerators, CPUs, or high-end networking platforms.
• Familiarity with PMBus, telemetry systems, and digital control for multiphase power.
• Proven success developing early-career engineers and building high-performance technical teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with Product Line, Marketing, Sales, or Systems Engineering organizations.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. (No certifications specified.)

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.