Renesas Electronics

Staff Field Applications Engineer

San Jose, CA, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$190kDetected 25 days ago

Machine LearningExcelCustomer SupportElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsAR/VRCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

This role is based in the San Jose, CA area.
Renesas provides comprehensive training on our digital multiphase power solutions, ensuring new hire engineers quickly become experts in our architectures, tools, and validation methodologies.

Customer-Facing Technical Support
Act as the lead technical interface for strategic customer accounts, supporting system‑level power architecture engagements from design concept to production.
Support bring‑up, debug, schematic reviews, layout reviews, simulations, and full validation cycles.
Simulate VR solutions with application specific PDNs in SIMPLIS for early design feedback.
Collaborate with design, systems, & applications teams to identify root cause and propose corrective actions.
Support global engineering teams to ensure smooth program execution across schematic, layout, validation, and reporting phases.
Manage multiple customer programs simultaneously, track milestones, and risks.
Ensure high‑quality execution during all phases of customer engagement and deliver timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
High‑current server/AI designs.

This role combines hands‑on technical ownership, system‑level power expertise, and customer‑facing leadership.
7+ years of experience in power electronics, VR validation, or system-level power architecture.
Strong hands-on experience with bench‑level electrical testing and debug methodologies.

Experience supporting AI/ML accelerators, CPU platforms, server power delivery, or datacenter hardware.
Strong hands-on experience with:
Multiphase buck converters and digital VR controllers.
SIMPLIS simulation environment.
Familiarity with automated test scripting and lab instrumentation workflows.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple concurrent projects.
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.
At Renesas, you can:

Develop and maintain test plans, validation matrices, and use automated test flows to ensure full coverage of operating modes and edge cases.
Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment.

Assist customers during board validation, including VR compliance, SoC/GPU/ASIC domain interaction, and PDN‑related performance assessments.
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.

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