Senior Device Design & Integration Engineer
Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California, 93116, USA
Listed on 2025-12-22
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Senior Device Design & Integration Engineer
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Job DescriptionThis role will work in our Device and Product Group supporting New Technology Introduction (NTI) of our next‑gen GaN semiconductor devices. The engineer will be responsible for high‑voltage device design (including epi materials), chip layout, FET selection, and package considerations to meet cost, performance and reliability specifications. The engineer will also be responsible for successful qualification of new technology platforms, including generating test and qualification protocols, analyzing test data, lifetime test campaigns, and physics‑based models of reliability and lifetime.
Responsibilities- High‑voltage GaN device design for cost, performance, and reliability
- GaN chip design including unit‑cell, metal bus, pad layout to meet RON, capacitance, and current density specifications
- Product design including assembly considerations such as thermals, wire‑bonds, mechanical reliability, and FET selection
- Work with TCAD and SPICE simulation teams to identify key factors for performance competitiveness of the platform
- Generate test and qualification protocols, lifetime test protocols, and analyze test data during platform development
- Ensure successful platform qualification, including root‑cause analysis of reliability or quality issues
- Provide physics‑based models of platform reliability and lifetime
- Generate reports to summarize technical information and present in meetings
- Collaborate across teams—including epi, reliability, quality, assembly, and simulation—to introduce technology platforms that meet cost, performance, and reliability requirements
- PhD or MS (+3 years experience) in Electrical Engineering or related fields
- Strong familiarity with GaN device physics, layout, and characterization
- Proficient in data manipulation and analysis; familiarity with JMP or Python is a plus
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Self‑motivated and adaptable; able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Familiarity with reliability physics and failure analysis is a plus
- Familiarity with JEDEC and AEC‑Q101 qualification standards is a plus
- Familiarity with Si MOSFET design is a plus
- Renesas offers relocation for this role
The expected annual pay range for this position is $100K - $120K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that the final offer amount will depend on geographic location, applicable experience, and the candidate’s skillset.
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, employees receive company‑paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, 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.
- Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
- Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions that meet our global customers’ evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe, and secure.
- Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system— including remote work options and Employee Resource Groups—will help you excel from day one.
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