Job Description

Job Description

This role will work in our Device and Product Group supporting New Technology Introduction (NTI) of our next-gen GaN semiconductor devices. The engineer will be responsible for high-voltage device design (including epi materials), chip layout, FET selection, and package considerations to meet cost, performance and reliability specifications. The engineer will be responsible for successful qualification of new technology platforms including generating test and qual protocols, analyzing test data, lifetime test campaigns, physics based models of reliability and lifetime.

Responsibilities

• High-voltage GaN device design for cost, performance, and reliability
• GaN chip design including unit-cell, metal bus, pad layout to meet Ron, capacitance, current density specs
• Product design including assembly considerations like thermals, wire-bonds, mechanical reliability, and FET selection
• Work with TCAD and SPICE simulation teams to identify key factors for performance competitiveness of the platform
• Generate test and qual protocols, lifetime test protocols, analyze test data in platform development stage
• Ensure successful platform qualification including root-cause analysis of any reliability or quality issues
• Provide physics-based models of the platform reliability and lifetime
• Generate reports to summarize technical information and present in meetings
• Collaborate across teams including epi, reliability, quality, assembly, simulation for successful technology platform introduction that meets cost, performance and reliability requirements

Qualifications

• PhD or MS (+3yrs experience) in Electrical Engineering or related fields
• Strong familiarity with GaN device physics, layout and characterization
• Proficient in data manipulation and analysis. Familiarity with JMP or python is a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and adaptable. Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Familiarity with reliability physics and failure analysis is a plus
• Familiarity with JEDEC and AEC-Q101 qualification standards is a plus
• Familiarity with Si MOSFET design is a plus
• Renesas offer relocation for this role. 

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $100K - $120K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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 .

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our  Diversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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