Renesas Electronics

Semiconductor

ApplicationEngineer

$77–100k Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Application Engineer at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Performance optimization, Analog/digital PLL optimization, Signal integrity, Scripting. Work with system architects. Configure Renesas' timing devices”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve best performance possible

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor
Problems you'll solve

Performance optimization

Eligibility Requirements

No relocation, Local candidates preferred, 100% onsite, Eligible to meet U.S. export control regulations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS WITH UP TO 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE OR A MS WITH 0 EXPERIENCE, Coursework in circuit analysis, Good understanding of frequency domain signals analysis, Experience using scripting languages, Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, Self-starter, Curious with a desire to grow, Good attention to detail

Nice to Have

Experience using lab equipment, Knowledge of PLL architecture, Knowledge of transmission line effects and termination schemes, Solder and rework experience

What You'll Do.

Work with system architects

Configure Renesas' timing devices

Performance optimization of timing devices

Analog/digital PLL optimization

Signal integrity analysis

Interacting with cross-functional teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work directly with system architects; Work with validation engineers; Work with other functional teams; Interacting with cross-functional teams

Full Job Description

ENTRY LEVEL - BS WITH UP TO 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE OR A MS WITH 0 EXPERIENCE No relocation - local candidates preferred 100% onsite As an Applications Engineer at Renesas you will work directly with system architects, validation engineers and other functional teams on configuring Renesas' timing devices focused on industrial, automative, consumers and communications markets. Your primary focus will be on performance optimization of our timing devices including clock generators, clock buffers and multiplexers, with a strong emphasis on analog/digital PLL optimization and signal integrity. This will require extensive lab work and customized scripting, as well as interacting with cross-functional teams, to achieve the best performance possible. ## Qualifications * BSE or Masters in Electrical Engineering (or similar) ENTRY LEVEL - BS WITH UP TO 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE OR A MS WITH 0 EXPERIENCE * Coursework in circuit analysis * Good understanding of frequency domain signals analysis, including BODE plots, FFTs, spectrum analysis. * Experience using scripting languages (Python preferred) * Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities * Self-starter, not afraid to ask questions and seek guidance * Curious with a strong desire to grow * Good attention to detail. Optional Requirements: * Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and function generators * Knowledge of PLL architecture as an example of a closed loop control system * Knowledge of transmission line effects and termination schemes (CMOS, LVPECL, LVDS, etc.) * Solder and rework experience ## Additional Information This posting is for a new vacancy. The expected annual pay range for this position is $76,500/yr - $100,000/yr. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provi

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