Senior Application Engineer – GaN, Motor Drive Applications

We are seeking a talented Senior Applications Engineer to develop advanced reference designs and provide expert technical support for motor drive applications using high-voltage GaN (Gallium Nitride) and power electronics technologies. This role focuses on enabling AC motor control, inverter systems, and variable-speed drives for industrial automation, robotics, and energy-efficient systems. You will collaborate with customers, influence product definition, and create technical collateral to accelerate adoption of next-generation motor drive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Definition & Application Expertise
  • Contribute to defining new products optimized for motor drive applications.
  • Provide technical insights to roadmap planning and feature prioritization.
• Reference Design Development
  • Design and validate motor drive reference designs and evaluation boards using GaN-based power stages.
  • Ensure compliance with performance, thermal, EMI, and reliability requirements.
• Customer Support & Enablement
  • Deliver expert technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and design reviews.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops on motor drive design best practices.
• Technical Documentation
  • Develop application notes, design guides, and white papers focused on motor drive systems.
  • Communicate product benefits and integration strategies effectively.
• Feedback Integration
  • Gather customer feedback and relay insights to influence product improvements.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Ph.D. preferred but not required.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in power electronics or motor drive design and application engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with inverter systems, motor control algorithms, and AC/DC conversion.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong fundamentals in motor drive systems and power electronics.
  • Proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout (Altium preferred).
  • Familiarity with simulation tools (PLECS, LTSpice, Simplis).
  • Knowledge of magnetic component design (inductors, transformers).
• Preferred:
  • Experience with motor control firmware (FOC, PWM techniques).
  • Understanding of industrial standards for motor drives and safety compliance.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Core Competencies

• Motor drive system design and optimization
• Technical leadership and customer engagement
• Application-level problem solving
• Documentation and knowledge sharing
• Collaboration across engineering and product teams

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 21,000 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. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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