Staff Application Engineer

In your daily work you will handle the following activities: 
- Develop necessary hardware and software to enable comprehensive silicon device evaluation: PCB schematic and layout design, automation software
- Conduct power IC evaluations and debugging on chip and board level
- Create technical documents (datasheet, evaluation report, application note)
- Plan and lead device evaluation, develop manual and automated bench test methods 

- Document errata to support necessary device modifications 
- Support internal design engineers, FAEs, and external customers to solve technical issues
- Work with technical marketing, system architect, and design engineers to define IC functions and specifications
- Provide first line technical support and reports during customer design phase
- Work with Quality, Test, and Product engineers for device testing and qualification

*The full details regarding your position scope as well as any future potential changes in work location and job scope will be provided during the interview process.

The following experience is required to be successful in this position: 
- Extensive hands-on experience with power device verification and performance evaluation
- Results-oriented and able to manage time efficiently and complete tasks on schedule
- Degree level qualification in E&E engineering or a related discipline
- 5+ years (senior engineer level) or 8+ years (principal engineer level) experience as application engineer or FAE in switcher, gate drive, charger, or similar power management field
- Applications and system level knowledge of Gate drive, Buck, Boost, motor drive, and other power management systems
- Experience with power PCB design and passive component selection
- Ability to mentor technical skills for junior engineers
- Ability to travel within Japan (occasionally), and internationally (once a year max.) 
- Confident in using English for business (written and verbal) on a daily basis. 

The following experience can also be utilized in this position: 
- Customer facing experience
- Experience or knowledge in Python scripting or similar
 

Our Senior Application Manager from our Power Division  is seeking to hire an experienced Application Engineer to join their 7 staff team in the Toyosu HQ, Tokyo. 

The team contains bilingual staff from various specializations within the semiconductor industry and various places around the world. Within this diversity team, we believe there is a place for you too! 

The team prides itself on being able to work within reach of top tier IC Design and development Engineers. This tight collaboration also promotes opportunities for you to take on additional responsibilities outside of the typical Application Engineering scope. This is highly encouraged and rewarded! Aside from simply upskilling, your ambitions can result in rapid career progression and promotion opportunities as the team grows. 

Along with your Power technology know-how, to be successful in this role you will need to exercise a high level of communication & reporting skills (In English & Japanese), a commitment to continuous learning & self-improvement and customer facing skills. 

Message from recruiter:
This position offers a unique opportunity to work inside one of our bilingual and internationally minded engineering teams. If you are someone who wants to use English on a daily basis as well as work in a collaborative environment with promotion opportunities I believe this area of our business is the perfect place to start your journey inside of Renesas. 

ルネサスは「人々の暮らしを楽（ラク）にする」技術で持続可能な将来を築いていく日本を代表する半導体企業です。自動運転やIoTなど多様な分野において、先進的な製品やソリューションを提供しています。当社の製品は、世界中の主要な電子機器メーカーに採用され、日々の暮らしに欠かせない身の回りのあらゆる電子機器に使用されています。 当社では世界25カ国の製造・開発・販売拠点において20,000人以上の従業員が働いています。グローバルチームとして、すべての従業員が、行動指針である「Renesas Culture」をもとに、互いに学習、協力、成長、目標に向けて前進しながら、日々さまざまな課題解決に取り組んでいます。 当社を取り巻く環境は近年の活発な大型M&Aを含めて、他に類を見ないほどダイナミックに動いています。今後もインフラやデータエコノミー関連の急成長市場でのシェア拡大や、産業/IoTや自動車分野でのプレゼンス強化を図ります。変化の激しい中、グローバルチームの一員として、私たちと一緒に持続可能な将来を築いていただける方をお待ちしています。