Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for advanced automotive, industrial, infrastructure, data-centre and smart-home applications. We are a dynamic, multicultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive while helping shape what is next in electronics.
Job DescriptionIFI organization is seeking a Principal Product Engineer to provide end-to-end ownership from engineering material planning through qualification, characterization, product release and volume-production support. In this role, the principal product engineer acts as the lead within the project and owns the characterization, qualification plan, production release, and industrial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the assigned product lifecycle from concept and first silicon through qualification, production release, sustaining and end of life.
- Drive first-silicon bring-up and debug with Design, Test, Applications teams.
- Plan and coordinate voltage, temperature and process characterization, including production limit setting and guard-banding.
- Create and maintain product BOMs and product lifecycle data in PLM systems such as Agile.
- Work with planning, manufacturing, subcontractors and operations teams to remove material-flow obstacles and recover schedule gaps.
- Own qualification planning and execution in accordance with applicable JEDEC and AEC requirements.
- Prepare product-release documentation, datasheet compliance evidence and automotive compliance reports as applicable.
- Monitor production data and use statistical analysis to identify and correct yield, quality and test-time deficiencies. Drive yield improvement
- Optimize PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC and disposition limits to protect outgoing quality
- Support fab transfer and BOM change activities
- Support customer-return and RMA investigations by reproducing failures and assessing production test coverage.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical direction, sign off reviews
- Lead technical decisions and risk resolution across Design, Product Engineering, Operations, suppliers and OSAT teams including DFX topics
- Fully independent and recognized as subject-matter-expert
- Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and communicate clearly to the stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or industrial engineering
- At least 15 years of relevant semiconductor experience spanning product engineering, NPI, manufacturing, test
- Practical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication, assembly, test, qualification and production-release flows.
- Experience managing engineering wafer starts, prototype builds, customer samples, inventory and product BOMs.
- Working knowledge of SoC and mixed-signal device testing, common circuit building blocks, device behaviour and semiconductor test methodology.
- Familiarity with ATE platforms such as Teradyne J750 or Advantest V93000, and with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies and digital multimeters.
- Familiarity with JEDEC/AEC qualification standards, qualification hardware/software and semiconductor failure analysis.
- Experience with PLM and yield-management tools such as Agile, PDF Exensio or JMP.
- Experience working with external foundries, OSATs, subcontractors and globally distributed product teams.
- Experience with failure analysis methods
- Experience using data and statistical methods to manage yield, quality, cycle time and operational priorities.
- Strong analytical, planning, coordination and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work under schedule pressure.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Renesas 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or industrial engineering
- At least 15 years of relevant semiconductor experience spanning product engineering, NPI, manufacturing, and test
- Practical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication, assembly, test, qualification, and production-release flows
- Experience managing engineering wafer starts, prototype builds, customer samples, inventory, and product BOMs
- Working knowledge of SoC and mixed-signal device testing, circuit building blocks, device behavior, and semiconductor test methodology
- Familiarity with Teradyne J750 or Advantest V93000 ATE platforms and laboratory equipment
- Familiarity with JEDEC and AEC qualification standards, qualification hardware/software, and semiconductor failure analysis
- Experience with PLM and yield-management tools such as Agile, PDF Exensio, or JMP
- Experience working with external foundries, OSATs, subcontractors, and globally distributed product teams
- Experience with failure analysis methods
- Experience using data and statistical methods to manage yield, quality, cycle time, and operational priorities
- Strong analytical, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests pay is generally fair-to-good across many roles, with base pay aligned to prevailing market levels in multiple U.S. locations. Engineering and leadership tracks can be competitive on total compensation, reinforcing a sense that pay can meet market expectations in key job families.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is solid and well-regarded by employees. Day-one eligibility in U.S. roles is described, supporting confidence in access and continuity of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave provide a comprehensive time-off framework. Company initiatives like Renesas Day and meeting-light Focus Fridays further support time away and balance.
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