Application Engineer

Job Description

This engineer will work with senior level engineers to assist with product definition, circuit board designs, perform technical reviews, and provide analysis and troubleshooting of development boards and reference design kits.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with marketing, management and other engineering development teams to continually improve the usefulness and marketability of design solutions.
• Perform schematic design and PCB layout based on system requirements, datasheets, vendor reference designs, and engineering best practices.
• Peer review schematic and board layout based on engineering best practices.
• Perform component library management for inclusion of new symbols and footprints into the design toolset.
• Interface with global team members, partners, customers, and vendors to learn and understand existing and future components, requirements, standards and trends in the company and automotive industry.
• Assist with marketing demo preparation and coordination.

Qualifications

• BSEE or higher.
• 1-3 years of experience with electrical circuit design and analysis.
• Experience with reading and creating a schematic with an ECAD toolset such as Allegro, Orcad, Altium, PADS, Xpedition or other.
• Self-sufficient, fast learner and hands-on individual who can work in fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Hands-on experience with various test and measurement tools: Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, I2C/SPI programmer/analyzer, soldering workstation, benchtop power supply, multi-meter, etc…
• Team player with excellent English communication skills including documentation of design work and methodology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong ability to navigate Windows OS applications and solve basic configuration issues. Experience navigating Linux CLI for basic tasks.

• Some local and global travel required.

    The following skills (in no particular order) will be added advantages:

• Familiarity with design requirements of various communication buses such as: USB, CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, PCIe, etc…
• Hands-on experience with SoC or complex power sequencing.
• Experience with Embedded C and Python programming.
• Familiarity with HyperLynx or other high-speed signal simulation software.
• Familiarity with SPICE, PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, etc.
• Knowledge of DDR and LPDDR memory interfaces.
• Hands on experience with EMI/EMC performance analysis, debug, and testing.

Additional Information

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.  

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.