Renesas Electronics
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StaffFieldApplicationsEngineer
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“Staff Field Applications Engineer at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Power electronics, System architecture, Customer support. Act as lead technical interface. Support system-level power architecture engagements”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Debug; Root-cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, 5–7+ years power electronics experience, 5–7+ years VR validation experience, 5–7+ years system-level power architecture experience, Hands-on electrical testing experience, Hands-on debug methodologies experience, Oscilloscope usage knowledge, Function generator usage knowledge, E-load usage knowledge, Power supply usage knowledge, Soldering tools usage knowledge
Nice to Have
AI/ML accelerators experience, CPU platforms experience, Server power delivery experience, Datacenter hardware experience, Multiphase buck converters experience, Digital VR controllers experience, High-current server designs experience, High-current AI designs experience, SIMPLIS simulation environment experience, Automated test scripting familiarity, Lab instrumentation workflows familiarity, Thrive in fast-paced environment, Manage multiple concurrent projects
What You'll Do.
Act as lead technical interface
Support system-level power architecture engagements
Provide guidance on digital multiphase power controllers
Provide guidance on power modules
Provide guidance on server-class power delivery systems
Support schematic reviews
Support layout reviews
Support validation cycles
Generate customer-facing documentation
Assist customers during board validation
Simulate VR solutions
Execute validation of multiphase power solutions
Maintain validation matrices
Use automated test flows
Diagnose complex issues
Collaborate with design teams
Collaborate with systems teams
Collaborate with applications teams
Work closely with Sales teams
Work closely with Product Line teams
Work closely with Marketing teams
Support global engineering teams
Manage customer programs
Ensure high-quality execution
Deliver timely updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Sales teams; Product Line teams; Marketing teams; Global engineering teams
Communication Scope
Customer-facing documentation; Program updates; Validation reports; Controller configuration; Waveforms; Issue closure reports
Process & Methodology
Program ownership, Risk management
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to support strategic customers across datacenter, AI, server, and advanced computing markets. This role is based in the San Jose, CA area. This role combines hands‑on technical ownership, system‑level power expertise, and customer‑facing leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in power electronics, and system bring‑up, with the ability to guide customers through complex programs from concept to production. Renesas provides comprehensive training on our digital multiphase power solutions, ensuring new hire engineers quickly become experts in our architectures, tools, and validation methodologies. Responsibilities: 1. Customer-Facing Technical Support * Act as the lead technical interface for strategic customer accounts, supporting system‑level power architecture engagements from design concept to production. * Provide expert guidance on digital multiphase power controllers, power modules, and server‑class power delivery systems. * Support bring‑up, debug, schematic reviews, layout reviews, simulations, and full validation cycles. * Generate customer-facing documentation such as program updates, validation reports, controller configuration files, waveforms, and issue closure reports. * Assist customers during board validation, including VR compliance, SoC/GPU/ASIC domain interaction, and PDN‑related performance assessments. 2. VR Simulation & Validation * Simulate VR solutions with application specific PDNs in SIMPLIS for early design feedback. * Execute comprehensive validation of multiphase power solutions for datacenter and AI platforms, including transients, efficiency, telemetry, protection features, and fault response. * Develop and maintain test plans, validation matrices, and use automated test flows to ensure full coverage of operating modes and edge cases. 3. Debug & Root‑Cause Analysis * Diagnose complex issues using oscilloscopes, electronic loads, current probes, networ
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