Staff Application Engineer- PMIC

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Chengdu, Four Rivers Province, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
3D Printing
The Role
Develops and validates PMIC application hardware and software, performs chip- and board-level evaluation and debugging, and resolves performance issues. Provides pre- and post-sales technical support, conducts failure and RMA analysis, and produces detailed reports. Maintains datasheets, application notes, evaluation reports, design tools, training materials, and technical documentation. Collaborates with design, FAE, marketing, and global customer teams to deliver power IC solutions.
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Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

  • Chip Application Development: Define Power IC application methodologies and develop application hardware solutions, conduct power IC evaluations and debugging on chip and board level 
  • Chip Validation: Develop hardware/software for Power IC evaluation, generate comprehensive reports, and drive issue resolution to ensure chip performance meets requirements
  • Technical Support: Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for clients and internal team, such as Design Engineer, FAE and Marketing, deliver solutions for technical issues, and conduct FA/RMA analysis with detailed reports
  • Technical Documentation: Maintain technical documentation and application design tools, such as Datasheet, Evaluation report, Application note; create technical promotion and training materials

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience or Master's degree with 5+ years experience in Power Electronics or related field
  • Strong hardware design, development, and debugging capabilities
  • In-depth knowledge of PMIC architectures (Buck/Boost/Buck-Boost, LDO, Charger, etc.)
  • Proficiency in schematic design tools (Altium Designer/Cadence)
  • Experience in PCB layout optimization for power delivery networks
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment
  • Familiarity with serial communication protocols: I2C, SPI
  • Python proficiency - ability to independently develop automated test scripts and platforms for chip performance validation
  • Excellent initiative and learning agility to quickly understand client systems and application requirements
  • Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
  • Fluent English communication capability for effective collaboration with global teams
  • Professional technical documentation skills in English with clear logical structure
  • Customer-focused mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Additional Information

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 with 7+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience, in Power Electronics or a related field
  • Strong hardware design, development, and debugging capabilities
  • In-depth knowledge of PMIC architectures, including Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, LDO, and charger circuits
  • Proficiency with schematic design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence
  • Experience optimizing PCB layouts for power delivery networks
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment
  • Familiarity with I2C and SPI serial communication protocols
  • Python proficiency for independently developing automated test scripts and chip validation platforms
  • Excellent initiative and learning agility for understanding client systems and application requirements
  • Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
  • Fluent English communication skills for collaboration with global teams
  • Professional technical documentation skills in English
  • Customer-focused mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Tokyo
10,040 Employees

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.

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