Principal Device Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics - Austin, TX

Hiring: Principal Device Design Engineer Company: Renesas Electronics Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:55:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Embedded Systems, PCB About the job Experience: •Demonstrated track record of commercially successful power MOSFET developments •Direct experience in advanced Switching Power MOSFET structures Required Skills: •Develop high-performance power switching devices based on fundamental physical principles and available manufacturing capabilities •Develop proprietary process flows and identify critical design parameters and process variation sensitivities that affect manufacturability •Develop simulation experiments to identify critical process and design parameters and center them for reliability, performance, and manufacturability •Work closely with fab process engineers toward the development of new process recipes and design rules •Develop intelligent process and layout experiments for engineering lots to minimize development cycle time •Execute test mask and product mask layouts with support from CAE team •Identify testing requirements and techniques for new technologies and advise during characterization and testing •Analyze measured data on devices and test structures to optimize device design and process Qualifications: •Expertise in one or more of the following areas •Understanding of switched-mode power applications •Implications of packaging and PCB parasitics during switching •Implications of package and PCB materials on thermal characteristics •Influence of / requirements for MOSFET driver •M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant field with 7+ years’ experience in power semiconductor device engineering •Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!