Staff Product Engineer

Job DescriptionAustin, TX - 100% onsiteRenesas 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 ResponsibilitiesOwn product engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including silicon bring-up, characterization, qualification, production release, and sustainingLead root cause analysis and resolution of complex product, test, and manufacturing issuesDrive improvements in yield, test efficiency, product performance, and cost of qualityDefine and execute characterization and qualification strategies to ensure robust product releasePartner 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 escalationsAnalyze yield, parametric, and reliability data to identify trends and drive corrective actionsInfluence product, test, and manufacturing decisions through strong technical judgment and data-driven insightsMentor junior engineers and contribute to development of best practicesQualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline8+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, test engineering, or related rolesStrong experience in semiconductor industry, with preference for power / analog / mixed-signal productsDeep understanding of product lifecycle (NPI through sustaining)Proven track record solving complex technical and yield-related issuesStrong data analysis skills (JMP, Python, MATLAB or similar)Experience with ATE, silicon characterization, and production environmentsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Successfully lead on-time product releases with robust characterization and qualification coverageDrive measurable improvements in yield, test cost, and product qualityAchieve timely resolution of critical product and customer issuesEstablish strong correlation between bench, ATE, and system-level performanceInfluence key product and test decisions to improve competitivenessContribute to team capability growth through mentorship and technical leadershipWhy RenesasRenesas 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 InformationRenesas 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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Semiconductors