Senior Director Device/Process Technology

Company Description

About Renesas: 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 / connectivity and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that create these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of the electronic systems you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 22,000 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.

About Operations Engineering Division (OED): OED is integral part of operations team that supports all Product Groups, Design and Development teams, and other organizations including Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, Supply change management, Quality, and Procurement. OED provides a platform for managing all process technology and PDK development for both Internal and External Foundry processes. This strong and highly qualified team (mostly MS/PhD) adds strength in developing Process Technology, Test Technology, Foundry Operations, and Yield management. Our world class contributions lead to aggressive NPI strategies and continuous cost and gross margin improvements.

Job Description

The Senior Director of Device Development and Process Technology is a high-level leadership role responsible for leading engineering teams, managing semiconductor process technologies, and architecting ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) solutions across both internal Renesas fabs and external foundries. Strong device/physics/process technology background is a must. Responsibilities include process specifications, compliance matrix, device characterization, device safe operation limits, escalation resolution associated with tape-out and ramp process tech related blockers. Assess business related items including wafer cost modeling and optimization, new investment ROI, competitive benchmark, long term manufacturing strategy and interface into business units, key customers and suppliers

• Lead the definition, optimization, and scaling of advanced active and passive semiconductor devices for all product groups 
• Define, develop, and execute plans of record, including schedules, deliverables, and risks
• Lead process definition, documentation, management, and continuous improvement to align with key stakeholders’ needs
• Optimize device structures using TCAD simulation tools to maximize performance, power, and area (PPA).
• Drive cross-functional execution within internal foundry and at external foundry partners achieve technology POR KPIs
• Evaluate process window impacts on device characteristics, reliability parameters, and structural variability
• Act as a technical interface between OED & key customers, keeping them up to date on development activities
• Strong sense of ownership & understanding of project schedule & key milestone will be required
• Execute on key technology roadmaps and designs from U.S. R&D sites
• Collaborate with internal and external Manufacturing organizations to ensure required quality and on-time delivery
• Escalate issues in a timely manner and propose and collaborate on corrective actio

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science with focus on Solid-State-Electronics, semiconductors; 15-20 years’ experience working in semiconductor Engineering (preferred: team management skills)
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative manner and appropriate level of tension
•  Change champion able to identify, implement and execute new processes to continuously improve and challenge organizations
•  High degree of professionalism to represent our division and Renesas in customer meetings and other formal reviews / negotiations

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.

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.