Graduate Field Applications Engineer

Job Description

San Jose, CA - 100% onsite

Field Applications Engineer (NCG) – Datacenter & Power Solutions

Renesas is seeking a highly motivated New College Graduate (NCG) to join our Field Applications Engineering team supporting strategic AI, datacenter, server, networking, and high-performance computing customers. 

This position is designed for engineers who are passionate about power electronics, power conversion, and system-level power delivery. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Field Applications Engineers and Power Systems Engineers to support customer designs, perform validation and characterization of power solutions, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and assist customers in deploying industry-leading power management technologies. 

The role is based in San Jose, CA and will support customers in the Bay area while utilizing Renesas' engineering laboratory in San Jose for hands-on validation, testing, and debug activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entry-level training and role progression: The position starts with hands-on training under a senior FAE, focusing on customer design development, technical reviews, troubleshooting, and product evaluation, with the role evolving into a full Field Applications Engineer responsible for technical pre-sales and post-sales support. 
• Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include troubleshooting power supply circuits, assisting with component selection and board layout, conducting schematic and layout reviews, modifying evaluation boards for demos, and supporting customers on-site to resolve product related issues. 
• Sales and customer engagement: The FAE aims to secure design wins, provide competitive analysis, guide sales strategies, maintain communication with marketing and management, and build close relationships with customers, sales teams, and distributors to advance Renesas products. 

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years experience or a recent Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be self-motivated
• Team players capable of handling multiple tasks
• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry - as a plus.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $98,000 - $122,600. This position is also eligible for commission pay. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. 

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. 

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.