Principal Application Engineer

Renesas is seeking module design/system engineer for its AI High Density Power Modules product families. These products push the technology limits of speed, density, and efficiency and deliver power to the highest performance computing and connectivity functions. Typical applications include Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Networking, and other High Performance Computing applications. This role sits within our Performance Computing Power business, which is one of the fastest-growing and exciting product lines at Renesas, with a multi-market scope and a large product development team.

The ideal candidate will help shape the future of powering the AI systems by working directly with customers to understand their power system requirements and converting them to a Renesas power module solution. Working from customer requirement to concept through product realization you will be a key to generating a solution. Cross-functional team work with other functional experts will be essential to generate a high performance, quality design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of multi-phase AI power module products.
• Customize and optimize magnetic design to optimize module performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, and systems engineering) to ensure seamless integration of power modules within larger electrical systems and drive alignment on thermal and power requirements.
• Conduct detailed thermal and electrical simulations to refine power module layouts, optimize heat dissipation pathways, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Generate detailed documentation of simulation results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop test plans, test documentation and validation tests.
• Assist in the validation of models through comparison with experimental data and field measurements.
• Work with our internal and external manufacturing partners to prototype designs and bring them to manufacturing.

• MSEE /BSEE with 10+ years of experience in the mechanical design and development of high-volume electronics products.
• Experience in power modules and thermal analysis is a plus.
• Experience in PCB assembly process is preferred.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Communication, teamwork, and innovation will be the components necessary to power the AI revolution

The expected annual pay range for this position is $180K-$250K. 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.  

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