ENTRY LEVEL - BS with up to 2 years experience or a MS with 0 experience.
100% onsite
Renesas Electronics is seeking a motivated Product Engineer to join our Austin-based team supporting the development and production of advanced semiconductor power products. This entry-level role (0–2 years of experience) offers the opportunity to work on technologies including power management ICs, smart power stages, and related solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction (NPI), qualification, and high-volume production.
Key Responsibilities
- Support product engineering activities across NPI, qualification, production release, and sustaining
- Assist with silicon characterization, product evaluation, and data analysis
- Ownership of BOM release and maintenance
- Collaborate with design and test engineering teams to improve manufacturability and yield
- Analyze yield, test, and reliability data to identify trends and support root-cause analysis
- Support customer qualification and resolve product and field issues
- Contribute to continuous improvement in quality, cost, and cycle time
- Communicate effectively with management to report critical technical, customer escalations or business issues as they arise, and drive mitigation efforts
- ENTRY LEVEL - BS with up to 2 years experience or a MS with 0 experience, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- Prior internship is a plus
- Interest in power semiconductor products (power management ICs, analog/mixed-signal, power stages)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with lab equipment and data analysis tools; programming is a plus
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ramp to independent ownership within 6 months
- Deliver characterization and analysis on schedule for NPI milestones
- Support timely resolution of product engineering issues
- Contribute to measurable improvements in yield, test time, or quality within first 12 months
- Provide responsive cross-functional support
- Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation
Why Renesas
Renesas is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, delivering innovative embedded processing and analog solutions that power modern electronics. Our Austin team plays a key role in advancing high-performance power semiconductor technologies that enable next-generation computing and infrastructure systems.
Additional InformationRenesas 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.
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.
Skills Required
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related (0-2 years) or MS with 0 experience
- Prior internship experience
- Interest in power semiconductor products (power management ICs, analog/mixed-signal, power stages)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with lab equipment and data analysis tools
- Programming (scripting or data analysis)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renesas Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Renesas Electronics.
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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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