Design Verification Engineer

Job Description

ENTRY LEVEL - BS with up to 2 years experience or MS with no experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

100% onsite

Local candidates preferred

Renesas is seeking a New College Graduate (NCG) Design Verification Engineer to join the CIP organization and contribute to the verification of complex mixed-signal power management ICs. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated recent graduate to develop foundational skills in design verification within a dynamic, collaborative engineering environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and has a solid academic background in electrical or computer engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Digital, Analog, and Verification teams on system requirements
• Participate in the development of Verification Plans and Environments
• Develop and verify self-checking testbenches using Verilog and SystemVerilog
• Write and execute directed and constrained-random tests to improve coverage
• Enhance test coverage, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of the verification process
• Debug and report design issues; drive root-cause analysis with design teams
• Learn and apply verification methodologies including UVM under senior guidance
• Support regression runs and analyze simulation results
• Document test plans, results, and findings clearly and accurately
• Grow technical skills and contribute to team and project goals

Qualifications

• BS with up to 2 years experience or MS with no experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or project experience with digital design, verification
• Familiarity with Verilog or SystemVerilog
• Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit concepts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) through coursework, projects, or internships
• Understanding of power electronics concepts (DC-DC converters, LDOs, PMICs) is a plus
• Experience or coursework involving simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Perl
• Familiarity with Real Number Modeling (RNM) or VerilogAms Modeling concepts
• Internship or research experience in VLSI design, verification, or a related field

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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