Associate Application Engineer - job 1 of 2

The CORE Power Team is seeking an enthusiastic Applications Engineer who will be responsible for the validation of high-performance DC-DC power converter products as well as working with FAEs and external customers to bring these products into production. Renesas’ advanced control architectures allow a challenging arena for Strong Engineers. The job entails working with cross functional groups to continually push the envelope of technology implemented in Renesas products.

The candidate will participate in the entire product development cycle of power management ICs, such as Buck Regulators, Boost and Buck-Boost Architectures, PMICS and multi-phase regulators. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Power Controller and SPS Validation and Characterization
• Technical Documentation (e.g. datasheet, application note, and design guidelines)
• PCB schematic design and Layout review
• Setup and execute Simplis simulations of power converter circuits and systems
• Training of Field Applications Engineers as well as customer engineers.
• Customer Support
• System Level Testing and Characterization
• Work closely with local and remote teams (FAEs, design/test/product/reliability engineering and marketing) to perform the tasks listed above.

• A New College Graduate (NCG) with an MS or a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering; preferably with 0-2 years of applicable experience as an Application Engineer.  

• Experience with DC/DC converters with a good understanding of multiphase buck converters is a must. (Dc-Dc converters, Buck, Interleaved Buck, multiphase buck, Control loop, Bode plots, VRM, Voltage regulators, Boost, buck-boost, 48V to core, isolated topologies)

• Experience with Simplis, Matlab, Simulink, Cadence.

• Understanding Eval Board, Validation, Characterization, Patents, and Architecture

• Proficiency in using lab equipment including network analyzers, oscilloscopes and waveform generators.  

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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