GaN Product Engineer

HYBRID ROLE

Entry level 

This GaN Product Engineer works on GaN product development and new product introduction (NPI). This Engineer closely interacts with the design team in California and the fabrication facilities oversea. Ensures timely project execution from start to finish, coordinating the movement of multiple engineering lots through wafer fab, assembly, testing and qualification. This Engineer supports the product design team with product characterization and product qualification. Creates test programs and review test data. Coordinate product qualification interfacing with internal and external test service providers. Ensures product compliance with design specifications and qualification standards. Generates qualification reports and product datasheets. This Product Engineer has the opportunity to gain insight into new GaN technologies including monolithic bidirectional switches and make a tangible contribution in product troubleshooting and continuous product improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of multiple engineering lots through the manufacturing line, including wafer fab, assembly, and testing. Ensure timely project execution from start to finish.
• Create test programs and review test data. Ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Plan and execute product qualification campaigns.
• Generate technical reports for internal and external communication.
• Generate product datasheets.
• Maintain up-to-date GANTT chart with project schedule and negotiate priorities when needed.
• Track and communicate project status, key results, risks, and problems.
• Drive root cause investigation for performance or quality issues.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in data manipulation and analysis skill. Familiar with JMP and MS Office.
• Exceptional time management skill.
• Self-motivated and adaptable. Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device manufacturing, testing and qualification is a plus.
• Familiar with GaN power devices is a plus

The expected annual pay range for this position is $72,500 - $90,000. This position is also eligible for   bonus opportunities and commission pay.  Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. 

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. 

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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We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.