Applications Engineer

Responsibilities

• A broad comprehension of DC/DC power conversion is required, including familiarity with digital multiphase PWM controllers. Key responsibilities include:
• Work with senior applications, design and test engineers to validate new digital multiphase controllers and Smart Power Stages to evaluate system-level performance.
• Work with senior applications engineers and evaluate new algorithms in the lab using a combination of FPGA, Microcontrollers, and custom Analog Front End.
• Behavioral modeling of DC-DC converters, including IC blocks, using SIMPLIS and/or MATLAB to support the design engineering team with new control architectures.
• Develop EVBs, including responsibility for component selection, layout, and thermal design
• Develop collateral such as datasheets, performance reports, and application notes to support customer engagement.
• This role requires a good understanding of power management, including magnetics, control loop theory, and component selection. Experience in embedded programming and synthesizing Verilog code into FPGA is highly desired.
• Alternatively, an MS non-thesis option with 2 years of equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Experience with DC/DC converters with a good understanding of multiphase buck converters is a must.
• Coursework in digital systems, Verilog. Mixed-signal integrated circuits are highly desired.
• Understanding of control loop theory and its application in power converters.
• Proficiency in using lab equipment, including network analyzers, oscilloscopes and waveform generators.
• Experience with automation of lab testing.
• Education
• A New College Graduate (NCG) with an MS or a Ph.D. preferably with a thesis/dissertation focused on power management/power electronics is required.
• 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 .

Benefits

Additional Information

As an Application Engineer for the Renesas Performance Computing Power Application Engineering team, you will be part of a fast-paced power management applications team serving the AI and cloud infrastructure market. You will engage cross-functionally with a diverse team, including marketing, IC design, firmware engineering, and systems engineering teams, to deliver the most innovative power solutions.

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