Staff Product Engineer
RenesasJob Title
Staff Product Engineer
Role Summary
Responsible for leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and product qualification for GaN power semiconductor devices. The role coordinates cross-functional activities across R&D, design, epitaxy, fabrication, assembly, test and reliability to take products from tape-out to production release.
Experience Level
Senior-level — typically 5–7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, yield engineering, or power electronics.
Responsibilities
Lead NPI and coordinate product development, testing and production release. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage the NPI process from tape-out to production release.
- Define product requirements and coordinate definition, design, fabrication, testing and qualification.
- Develop NPI plans with marketing, sales, engineering and manufacturing; negotiate schedules to meet customer and resource constraints.
- Schedule and run design reviews; track and communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
- Analyze test and qualification results and prepare engineering reports.
- Develop screening and qualification methods during NPI.
- Drive root-cause investigations for performance and qualification failures.
- Own and support other related engineering projects as assigned.
Requirements
Required skills and experience for successful performance in this role.
Must-have:
- 5–7+ years experience in semiconductor manufacturing, yield engineering, or power electronics.
- Experience with APQP design review processes, FMEA, NPI and SPC.
- Understanding of process and product development, wafer-level processing, assembly and test methods.
- Experience with engineering databases, automation, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP).
- Strong time-management, initiative, teamwork, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with discrete device testing and semiconductor packaging.
- Experience in power device products (GaN devices preferred).
Education Requirements
BS in an engineering or science discipline and/or MS in engineering or science (explicitly stated). No alternative "equivalent experience" language was provided in the posting.
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.
