Renesas Electronics America

Principal Electrical Engineer

Renesas Electronics America$198K — $245K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field with 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of CMOS and BCD process integration and device physics.
  • Experience working with semiconductor foundries specializing in BCD technologies; advanced-node experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with PDKs, SPICE models, and device simulation tools.
  • Experience in test-chip tape-outs and characterization using advanced semiconductor analyzers.
  • Proven cross-functional communication skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical interface with foundry partners for process and device development.
  • Lead device and modeling test-chip tape-outs and their subsequent characterization.
  • Oversee risk-reduction and enablement initiatives for new technologies and products.
  • Facilitate collaboration among Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, and Operations teams.
  • Provide technical guidance to design teams throughout development and tape-out processes.
  • Benchmark technology platforms to ensure competitiveness with market and business goals.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package, details provided during hiring process.
  • Eligible for bonus opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Process Technology Engineer to provide technical leadership in semiconductor device and process technology development and product enablement. This role will collaborate with foundry partners and Design, Product Engineering, Reliability, Packaging, and Operations teams to ensure successful product tape-outs and production ramps.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in semiconductor device physics, process and device development, and characterization, and can translate technology capabilities and limitations into practical guidance for circuit and product development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical interface with foundry partners, driving device and process development, qualification, reliability, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead device and modeling test-chip tape-outs, characterization, and analysis.
  • Lead risk-reduction and enablement activities for new technologies and product development.
  • Drive collaboration across Design, Product Engineering, Packaging, Reliability, and Operations teams.
  • Provide technical guidance to design teams throughout development and tape-out.
  • Benchmark technology platforms for competitiveness and alignment with product and business requirements.


Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, with 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of CMOS and BCD process integration, device physics, and reliability.
  • Extensive experience working with semiconductor foundries and BCD technologies; advanced-node experience is a plus.
  • Experience with PDKs, SPICE models, and device simulation.
  • Experience with device and modeling test-chip tape-outs and characterization using semiconductor parameter analyzers, power device analyzers, and TLP systems.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with a proven ability to align stakeholders and resolve complex technical challenges.


Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $198K-$245K. 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. we put in the additional information

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?

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About Renesas Electronics America

Renesas Electronics America is a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices, with operations spanning research, development, design and manufacturing for a wide range of applications.
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