Senior Hardware Engineer

Introduction

Are you a passionate hardware engineer with a talent for designing and testing power electronics solutions?
Are you excited to be at the forefront of power electronics innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge physical prototypes and reference designs for applications in the field of Renewable Energy, AI-datacenter, Communication Infrastructure and Industrial & Building Automation?
If so, we want you on our expanding Power System Architect Team!

We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and experienced Hardware Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of our next-generation power electronics systems, from schematic design to PCB layout and physical board evaluation.

The ideal candidate has track-record of successfully leading the hardware development, validation and integration for power solutions which seamlessly combine several power converters (AC-DC, DC-AC, DC-DC), multiple MCUs/MPUs (ARM Cortex-A/M, Renesas proprietary core), numerous sensors and various connectivity ICs (WiFi, Bluetooth/LE, LTE).

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the entire proof-of-concept board prototyping: schematic design, PCB layout and simulation, BoM selection and board test and validation will be your daily duties.
Exceptional communication skills will help you working with System Architect and Software Engineers to ensure successful system integration, in our world-wide, customer-oriented, expanding team.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent between office, test & validation laboratory and working from home.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the design and development of complex power electronics hardware (100s W to 10s of kW, including power converters, application MCUs, sensors and other circuits.
• Translate system requirements into modular and scalable schematics, PCB layouts and Bill-of-Material (BoM) selection.
• Apply advanced knowledge of power conversion topologies (AC-DC, Inverter, Isolated and non-isolated DC-DC, LDO), magnetics, control theory, and discrete power devices (Silicon MOSFETs and GaN FETs) to optimize designs for efficiency, electrical performance, solution scalability & modularity, BoM size & cost, and manufacturability.
• Perform board level Thermal, Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI), EMC/EMI Simulations to predict system KPIs, identify potential issues and optimize design before physical prototyping.
• Manage hardware aspects of power electronics projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and project milestones.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., System Architect, Power Product Design Team, Software development team, external vendors) to achieve seamless integration of hardware with other system components (e.g., Software and Firmware, solution cabinet/enclosure, validation equipment, etc.).
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and debug hardware prototypes, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions to the original design.
• Author technical documentation for hardware designs and test procedures.
• Release and maintain (sub-) systems board design on Altium platform to enhance Renesas solutions reuse.

Candidate profile

• MSEE is required, PhD is a plus, with 4-7 years of relevant experience in Power Converters design and development.
• Proven track record of successfully leading the development of complex power electronics system design and physical prototype validation.
• Solid knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of PCB layout techniques for power conversion topologies, especially DC-AC Inverters, Resonant Converters (LLC, CLLLC, etc.), Dual Active Bridge and other Isolated AC-DC and DC-DC topologies.
• Strong knowledge in design and prototyping of magnetics components
• Proven track-record of successfully design power converters using discrete power devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaNs).
• Proficient with power electronics simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB Simulink, SIMetrix/Simplis, SPICE-like simulators, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of PCB layout technique to minimize EMC/EMI issues and related compliance regulations.
• Proficient with PCB design and simulation tools (e.g. Altium, Ansys, etc.)
• Proficient with Thermal, Signal & Power Integrity (SI/PI), EMC/EMI Simulations flow and tools; mechanical stress simulations is a plus.
• Proficient with various test equipment used for power systems evaluation (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, electronic loads, multimeters, etc.). Ability in using these tools to measure KPIs like voltage, current, power factor, efficiency, etc. is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with a wide range of world-wide groups including System Architects, Power ICs design teams, Software engineers, etc.
• Experience in designing and developing power electronics systems utilizing Wide-bandgap (WBG) devices (e.g., GaN, SiC) is a strong plus.
• Experience in Firmware development for Power Converter Digital Controller is a strong plus.

Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas is a global, multi-billion dollar, publicly traded company headquartered in Japan, and has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. Renesas is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data center and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our solutions drive products developed by major innovators around the world. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics.

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 21,000 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. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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