Staff Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Staff Field Applications Engineer (Analog & Power) Job Overview We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to serve as the technical lead for power and analog solutions. This role supports system‑level design engagements across key customers, including pre‑ and post‑design support such as schematic review, component selection, technical guidance, and issue resolution to help drive design‑in to design‑win success. Remote – must be willing to be located in Southern California, preferred Orange County (LA and San Diego included). Responsibilities Lead customer power architecture development, including power tree design, device selection, and system optimization. Perform technical design reviews, root‑cause analysis, and hands‑on debug for complex analog and power‑related issues. Drive new product evaluations and competitive positioning for Renesas power and analog portfolio (PMICs, DC/DC, LDOs, battery management, signal chain). Execute extensive hands‑on lab work, including board bring‑up, measurement, validation, and failure analysis. Support system‑level design integration, ensuring alignment between power, processor, and connectivity subsystems. Provide direct technical guidance to customers to accelerate designs from concept to production revenue. Deliver field feedback to product divisions, influencing roadmap, feature prioritization, and system solution gaps. Develop and present customer trainings, technical seminars, and internal enablement content. Establish strong relationships with sales, FAEs, and distribution, acting as the regional expert for power/analog. Partner closely with product marketing and BU teams to drive alignment between field needs and roadmap. Lead customers through power design challenges from architecture through debug and production readiness. Provide actionable, system‑level feedback to influence new product development. Support cross‑functional engagements where power is a critical system dependency (MCU/MPU, AI, connectivity platforms). Deliver technical presentations, customer training, and design workshops. Travel as needed to support key customer engagements (≈10–20%). Qualifications Remote – must be willing to be located in Southern California, preferred Orange County (LA and San Diego included). BS in Electrical Engineering (MSEE preferred). 8+ years of experience in analog and power electronics (customer‑facing or design role). Preferred Qualifications Deep expertise in power conversion and management: Buck/boost converters, PMICs, LDOs Power tree sequencing and optimization Battery‑powered system design (fuel gauging, charging, protection) Strong understanding of analog signal chain: Amplifiers, data converters, sensors, filtering, noise, stability, and signal integrity considerations Proven experience in system‑level power architecture design, schematic and PCB layout review, especially for power integrity and thermal considerations, bench characterization, validation, and debug of power systems. Ability to work across domains: interaction of power with MCUs/MPUs, DDR, high‑speed interfaces, and connectivity subsystems. Hands‑on lab proficiency: oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal analysis, transient response measurements. Strong communication skills: capable of translating deep technical content into customer‑facing solutions and value propositions. Self‑driven, highly collaborative, able to own complex technical engagements end‑to‑end. Benefits and Compensation Annual pay range: $134,000 – $175,000 per year, with bonus and commission opportunities. Full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical, paid sick time, paid holidays, accrued paid vacation. Company‑paid benefits: life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical, paid sick time, paid holidays, accrued paid vacation. EEO Statement 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. Export Control 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Renesas Electronics Corporation