Senior Staff Application Engineer
RenesasJob Title
Senior Staff Application Engineer
Role Summary
Senior staff applications engineer in the HiRel product group supporting existing analog products and new product development for the space market. Work spans device characterization, documentation, customer support, and contribution to new product definitions.
Experience Level
Senior — requires approximately 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience in applications and/or systems engineering for analog IC development or circuit design.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities are split across lab characterization, documentation, customer support, and new product definition.
- Perform device characterization and lab validation; prepare validation plans and reports (≈50% of time).
- Produce and edit datasheets, application notes, technical briefs, and maintain accurate lab notes (≈20%).
- Provide customer technical support, analyze field returns, and train field application engineers (≈20%).
- Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to define and document new product requirements (≈10%).
- Engage with customers and present at industry conventions as needed.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and eligibility; nice-to-have items listed separately.
- 7 to 10+ years in applications or systems engineering within analog IC development or circuit design.
- Strong analog and mixed-signal design knowledge and lab troubleshooting skills.
- Proficient with electronic bench equipment: power supplies, function generators, multimeters, oscilloscopes.
- Familiarity with schematic/layout tools and PCB layout concepts for switching power supplies (Altium preferred).
- Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills; experience training others.
- Understanding of industry-standard test methods for ICs and ability to document test procedures and results.
- US citizenship or lawful permanent resident (green card) preferred due to time-sensitive needs and export-control considerations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Nice-to-have:
- Experience programming to automate lab equipment (Python; GPIB/USB communication). Java or C knowledge is a plus.
- Experience with PSpice/SPICE modeling, IBIS models, and familiarity with Verilog/FPGA work.
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
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.
