Renesas Electronics

Semiconductor

StaffProductEngineer

$205–305k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Staff Product Engineer at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Product engineering, Semiconductor power products, Yield optimization. Own product engineering activities. Lead silicon bring-up”

What You'll Achieve.

On-time product releases; Robust characterization coverage; Robust qualification coverage; Measurable improvements in yield; Measurable improvements in test cost; Measurable improvements in product quality; Timely resolution of critical product issues; Timely resolution of critical customer issues; Establish correlation between bench, ATE, and system-level performance; Influence key product decisions; Influence key test decisions; Improve competitiveness; Contribute to team capability growth

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Complex technical challenges; Yield-related issues

Eligibility Requirements

Authorized to work in US, No visa sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, 8+ years of experience, experience in semiconductor industry, Deep understanding of product lifecycle, Proven track record solving complex technical and yield-related issues, data analysis skills, Experience with ATE, silicon characterization experience, production environments experience, communication skills, cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to Have

preference for power / analog / mixed-signal products

What You'll Do.

Own product engineering activities

Lead silicon bring-up

Lead characterization

Lead production release

Lead sustaining activities

Lead root cause analysis

Resolve product issues

Resolve manufacturing issues

Drive improvements in yield

Drive improvements in test efficiency

Drive improvements in product performance

Drive improvements in cost of quality

Define characterization strategies

Execute characterization strategies

Define qualification strategies

Execute qualification strategies

Partner with design engineering

Partner with test engineering

Optimize test coverage

Lead cross-functional efforts

Resolve customer issues

Resolve field escalations

Analyze parametric data

Analyze reliability data

Drive corrective actions

Influence product decisions

Influence test decisions

Influence manufacturing decisions

Mentor junior engineers

Contribute to best practices development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Design engineering teams; Test engineering teams; Manufacturing teams

Communication Scope

Technical judgment; Data-driven insights

Process & Methodology

Product lifecycle management, NPI management, Sustaining management

Full Job Description

100% Onsite Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future. Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced Product Engineer (Staff level) to lead the development, qualification, release, and sustaining of advanced semiconductor power products. This role is responsible for driving product engineering execution across the full lifecycle, from silicon bring-up through high-volume production, with a strong focus on product quality, yield optimization, reliability, and customer success. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in power semiconductor technologies (e.g., PMICs, smart power stages, and multi-phase regulator solutions) and demonstrate strong ownership of complex technical challenges while influencing cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities * Own product engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including silicon bring-up, characterization, qualification, production release, and sustaining * Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex product, test, and manufacturing issues * Drive improvements in yield, test efficiency, product performance, and cost of quality * Define and execute characterization and qualification strategies to ensure robust product release * Partner with design and test engineering teams to optimize DFT, test coverage, and correlation (bench vs ATE vs system) * Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve customer issues and field escalations * Analyze yield, parametric, and reliability data to identify trends and drive corrective actions * Influence product, test, and manufacturing decisions through strong technical judgment and data-driven insights * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to development of best practices ## Qualifications * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline * 8+ years of experience

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