Renesas Electronics America

Senior Director Device/Process Technology

Renesas Electronics America$150K — $200K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Material Science focusing on Solid-State Electronics and semiconductors.
  • 15-20 years of experience in semiconductor Engineering, preferably with team management expertise.
  • Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of initiating and executing process improvements.
  • High degree of professionalism for client interactions and formal reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the optimization and scaling of advanced semiconductor devices across all product groups.
  • Develop and execute plans of record with defined schedules and milestones.
  • Manage and improve semiconductor process documentation and definitions.
  • Utilize TCAD simulation tools for optimizing device performance metrics.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to meet technology POR KPIs with foundry partners.
  • Evaluate and analyze device characteristics and reliability against process variations.
  • Serve as a primary technical liaison between OED and key customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package alongside salary.
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in embedded semiconductor solutions.
  • Collaborative and innovative corporate culture focused on employee growth.
  • Engagement in projects that impact automotive, industrial, and IoT sectors.
Full Job Description
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. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

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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