Senior Product Engineer

Location and Authorization

San Jose, CA - Hybrid

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future.

Analog Mixed Signal Business Unit (AMS) is looking for a Senior Product Engineer to join our team to drive the product development of state‑of‑the‑art products. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with a cross‑functional team to bring a product to volume production starting from product conception to production release. The job scope includes but is not limited to development of the test plan to ensure datasheet specifications are met.

Own the qualification plan and the execution to comply with various JEDEC/AEC quality standards. Own product quality assessment through reliability tests. Collaborate with multi‑functional teams such as Design, Test, Applications and Failure Analysis during first silicon debug and root cause field failures. Creation and maintenance of product BOM. Monitor production data to address yield and quality deficiencies using statistical analysis.

• Full PE product lifecycle ownership from concept to end of life with a focus on ensuring the delivery of the highest quality products to our end customers.
• Definition of ATE test, qualification and manufacturing plans.
• Product release into manufacturing with adherence to stringent tier 1 customer requirements.
• Datasheet and automotive compliance reports.
• Real time customer support for design, product and quality related issues.
• Temperature/Voltage/Process characterization and production limit setting.
• Product new product introduction and yield ownership.
• Product BOM release and maintenance through Agile.
• Excursion management for both suppliers and customers.
• Use commercially available yield tools for yield improvement and monitoring, generate weekly reports and review with PE teams.
• KPI achievement in product related deliverables including NPI execution and velocity, product cost (Gross margin improvements), product quality performance and failure analysis cycle times.
• PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC limit and disposition optimizations to protect quality without excessive waste.

• 5+ years experience in product engineering. A strong analog circuit background is a must. Familiarity with mixed signal testing would be a plus.
• Familiarity with ATE tester platforms (eg. Teradyne J750, Advantest 93K).
• Experience with common lab test equipment (DC power supply, oscilloscope, multimeters, etc.). Bench characterization experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with JEDEC/AEC qualification standards and stress test conditions. Experience with qualification hardware/software development would be preferred.
• Experience in yield management tools such as JMP, Spotfire. Apply statistical analysis to isolate the issue and make data‑driven decisions.
• Knowledge of semiconductor failure analysis is preferable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A good team player. Effective in fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future.

Expected annual pay range: $113,000 – $141,500. Position is also eligible for bonus opportunities and commission pay. Final offer will depend on location, experience and skill set.

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. 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.

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