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.' As the industry's leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

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. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, 'To Make Our Lives Easier.'

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.

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