Principal Device Design Engineer

Company Description

Renesas Electronics Americas (REA) is a dynamic, multi-cultural tech company where employees can learn, mentor and thrive. REA brings together the strong financial foundation of a multi-billion dollar global operation and the flexibility and velocity of a smaller organization. We are developing technologies for the latest advances in mobile computing, secured connected devices, autonomous driving, smart homes and factories and more. Our solutions are at the heart of products developed by the major innovators around the world. Join us and be part of what’s next in electronics.

This is an opportunity to join a top-notch low-voltage power MOSFET design team. As part of Renesas’s Mobility, Infrastructure and IoT Power Business Division, this Engineer will work on next-generation power MOSFET products for multiple markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Device Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge switching power MOSFETs for 12V to 80V applications. You will participate in the full product cycle, from the conception of the architecture through final product characterization. This will involve the development of novel device structures, optimization for performance and ruggedness using TCAD simulation, and development of test and characterization methods to demonstrate device capability and limits. You will interface with process integration engineers to develop cost-effective, manufacturable designs and consult with IC design teams developing the MOSFET drivers. If you like problem-solving and challenging the status quo, we’d like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Develop high-performance power switching devices based on fundamental physical principles and available manufacturing capabilities
• Develop proprietary process flows and identify critical design parameters and process variation sensitivities that affect manufacturability
• Develop simulation experiments to identify critical process and design parameters and center them for reliability, performance, and manufacturability
• Work closely with fab process engineers toward the development of new process recipes and design rules
• Develop intelligent process and layout experiments for engineering lots to minimize development cycle time
• Execute test mask and product mask layouts with support from CAE team
• Identify testing requirements and techniques for new technologies and advise during characterization and testing
• Analyze measured data on devices and test structures to optimize device design and process
• Provide engineering support for existing power semiconductor products to maintain yield and performance

Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas
  • Power Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductor Device Physics
  • Semiconductor Device Reliability
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Materials Science
  • TCAD modeling and simulation
  • Device layout
• Understanding of switched-mode power applications
  • Implications of packaging and PCB parasitics during switching
  • Implications of package and PCB materials on thermal characteristics
  • Influence of / requirements for MOSFET driver
• Desired experience
  • Demonstrated track record of commercially successful power MOSFET developments
  • Direct experience in advanced Switching Power MOSFET structures
• Education
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant field with 7+ years’ experience in power semiconductor device engineering

Additional Information

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.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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