Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose 'To Make Our Lives Easier.' As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. We are developing technologies for the latest advances in mobile computing, secured connected devices, autonomous driving, smart homes, factories and more.
Position Overview:
Renesas is seeking Principal Supplier Quality Engineer, responsible in establishing and maintaining the quality standards of semiconductor assembly suppliers, ensuring product consistency, and driving continuous improvement through supplier assessments, audits, and corrective action processes. Additional responsibilities include serving as a regional liaison for suppliers of manufacturing operations providing support on Quality documentation and implementation of best-known-practices. This role ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed and assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO/TS16949 wherever applicable.
Responsibilities:
- Liaison between regional suppliers and Renesas
- Manage quality excursions and drive for effective root cause solutions and preventive actions
- Support process/material change process and site certification and audit activities
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Support assembly processes, with a focus on Cu Clip, surface mount technology (SMT), components and related manufacturing techniques.
- Identify quality trends, manage projects & influence teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Support best practice or lesson learn initiatives aimed at enhancing supplier quality.
- Ability to motivate others, remain focused and organized. Communicate with excellent written/verbal and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 15 years relevant experience in supplier quality management which includes supplier selection, ongoing quality improvement and manufacturing excursion response management.
- Proven experience in assembly processes, with a focus on Cu Clip, surface mount technology (SMT), components and related manufacturing techniques.
- Experience in utilization of various problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why and fishbone analyses).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with internal cross functional groups.
- Familiar with external standards such as ISO9001, ISO14001 and IATF16949 with experience in auditing in manufacturing environment as well as FMEA, Control Plan, SPC and MSA.
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 of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in supplier quality management
- Experience with supplier selection, quality improvement, and manufacturing excursion response management
- Experience with Cu Clip, surface mount technology, components, and related semiconductor assembly processes
- Experience using 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone problem-solving methodologies
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 standards
- Experience auditing in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA
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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What We Do
We're the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer. Our mission is to make our lives easier and a world that's safer, healthier, greener, and smarter.
