Senior Power Electronic Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Circuit Evaluation & Test System Development
• Analyze GaN device behavior within common power converter circuits.
• Translate circuit and device behavior into appropriate SALT/HTOL stress conditions.
• Design test circuits that safely and consistently apply required stress levels.
• MCU Firmware Development
• Develop and maintain C/C++ firmware for test automation, system control, and data collection.
• Magnetics Support
• Assist with the design and optimization of inductors and transformers used in high-frequency GaN test setups.
• Documentation & Communication
• Produce clear documentation for test procedures, system configurations, and updates.
• Generate concise technical reports summarizing waveform observations, converter behavior, and reliability outcomes.
• Contribute to internal knowledge systems to ensure lessons learned are retained and reusable.
• Education : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years.
• Understanding of power converter circuits such as totem-pole PFC, flyback, and LLC.
• Proficiency in C/C++ MCU firmware development (PWM, UART, I²C, SPI, ADC/DAC).
• Experience with schematic/PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with high-frequency magnetics (inductors/transformers).
• Preferred
• Experience with SALT, HTOL, or long-duration reliability testing.
• The expected annual pay range for this position is $110K-$140K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
• 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 .
• 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 technolog

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Additional Information

The Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer helps develop and validate GaN power devices by designing SALT/HTOL test circuits and systems, evaluating device behavior in power converter circuits, creating MCU firmware for automated testing, supporting magnetics design, and troubleshooting hardware issues. This role works closely with cross-functional teams and prepares clear documentation to ensure reliable and repeatable long-duration testing.

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