Renesas Electronics is seeking a motivated Sr Product Engineer to join our Austin-based team supporting the development and production of advanced semiconductor power products. This role offers the opportunity to work on technologies including power management ICs, smart power stages, and related solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction (NPI), qualification, and high-volume production.
Key Responsibilities
Work on product engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including silicon bring-up, characterization, qualification, production release, and sustaining
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)
Work on 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
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5+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or related roles
Strong experience in semiconductor industry, with preference for power / analog / mixed-signal products
Deep understanding of product lifecycle (NPI through sustaining)
Proven track record solving complex technical and yield-related issues
Strong data analysis skills (JMP, Python, MATLAB or similar)
Experience with ATE, silicon characterization, and production environments
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Successfully lead on-time product releases with robust characterization and qualification coverage
Drive measurable improvements in yield, test cost, and product quality
Achieve timely resolution of critical product and customer issues
Establish strong correlation between bench, ATE, and system-level performance
Influence key product and test decisions to improve competitiveness
Contribute to team capability growth through mentorship and technical leadership
Why Renesas
Renesas is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, delivering innovative embedded and power solutions that enable modern computing, data center, automotive, and industrial systems. The Austin team plays a key role in advancing high-performance power semiconductor technologies.
Additional Information
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.
We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting 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 law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
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