Applications Engineer

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scaling its AI-focused power delivery business. Products include high-performance digital power VRMs, multiphase controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), Vertical Power Stages (SPS with integrated capacitors and multiple silicon die), Power Towers (power modules integrating multiple SPS-equivalents with capacitors and inductors), and power MOSFETs. As an Application Engineer for the Renesas Performance Computing Power Application Engineering team, you will be part of a fast‑paced power management applications team serving the AI and cloud infrastructure market. You will engage cross‑functionally with a diverse team, including marketing, IC design, firmware engineering, and systems engineering teams, to deliver the most innovative power solutions. Responsibilities A broad comprehension of DC/DC power conversion is required, including familiarity with digital multiphase PWM controllers. Key responsibilities include: Work with senior application, design and test engineers to validate new digital multiphase controllers and Smart Power Stages to evaluate system‑level performance. Work with senior application engineers and evaluate new algorithms in the lab using a combination of FPGA, microcontrollers, and custom analog front end. Behavioral modeling of DC‑DC converters, including IC blocks, using SIMPLIS and/or MATLAB to support the design engineering team with new control architectures. Develop EVBs, including responsibility for component selection, layout, and thermal design. Develop collateral such as datasheets, performance reports, and application notes to support customer engagement. This role requires a good understanding of power management, including magnetics, control loop theory, and component selection. Experience in embedded programming and synthesizing Verilog code into FPGA is highly desired. Alternatively, an MS non‑thesis option with 2 years of equivalent industry experience will be considered. Experience with DC/DC converters with a good understanding of multiphase buck converters is a must. Coursework in digital systems, Verilog, and mixed‑signal integrated circuits is highly desired. Understanding of control loop theory and its application in power converters. Proficiency in using lab equipment, including network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and waveform generators. Experience with automation of lab testing. Education A New College Graduate (NCG) with an MS or a Ph.D. preferably with a thesis/dissertation focused on power management/power electronics is required. Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local 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 a 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr