Renesas Electronics America

Sr Staff Project/Program Design

Renesas Electronics America • $145K — $175K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred.
  • 12+ years of Semiconductor industry experience; 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager.
  • In-depth knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing flows and processes.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional programs in complex environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Highly analytical with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and modern project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless NPI product releases.
  • Manage end-to-end program planning from concept through market launch.
  • Ensure process discipline and execution efficiency across projects.
  • Lead capacity-expansion initiatives across global manufacturing sites.
  • Conduct Project Gate reviews for alignment and decision-making.
  • Motivate teams toward execution excellence and data-driven decisions.
  • Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package to be discussed during the hiring process.
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Systems & Applications, Validation, Product & Test Engineering, Firmware/Software, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of NPI product releases.
  • Manage end-to-end program planning, tracking, and execution - from concept through market launch, including ramp readiness and safe launch activity.
  • Ensure process discipline, budget alignment, and execution efficiency while maintaining focus on priority deliverables and driving global process standardization.
  • Lead capacity-expansion initiatives across global manufacturing sites, aligning Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support scalable production.
  • Coordinate and conduct formal Project Gate reviews to ensure alignment, readiness, and decision clarity.
  • Motivate and guide cross-functional teams toward flawless execution, positive ROI, and disciplined, data-driven decision-making.
  • Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies, demonstrating agility and adaptability in complex, ambiguous environments.
  • Oversee wafer fabrication, assembly, test operations, and material logistics to ensure timely execution, cost efficiency, high quality, and smooth project flow.
  • Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders regarding milestones, sample delivery timelines, reliability testing, and product release status.
  • Build strong internal and external relationships, reinforcing accountability and alignment through consistent, transparent communication.
  • Provide structured program updates to leadership, highlighting project status, risks, and recommended actions while maintaining accurate schedules, qualification plans, and PM tracking systems.
  • Drive process scalability and standardization initiatives to strengthen execution discipline across programs.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred. Minimum 12+ years of Semiconductor industry experience with strong knowledge of the full product lifecycle. At least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager; experience with Module, Controller and Smart Power Stages programs preferred.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows including development, production processes, package architectures, and diverse package types. Prior experience at a fab or assembly site as a process or integration engineer is a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; supported by foundational program/project management training or certification.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and partnership skills across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and OSAT partners.
  • Highly analytical with strong organizational, problem-solving, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
  • Fast learner with the ability to adopt new tools, systems, and processes; proficient in Microsoft Office and modern project management tools.
  • Self-driven, inquisitive, and committed to continuous personal and professional development.


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.

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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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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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