Sr Staff Hardware Engineer

Introduction

Are you a passionate Power electronics designer with a talent for defining and supervising power electronics prototypes and reference designs?
Are you looking forward to working on cutting-edge solutions in the field of power electronics for Infrastructure and Datacenter applications?
If so, we want you on our expanding Power System and Solution Marketing Team!

We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and experienced Hardware designer to play a pivotal role in the development of our next-generation power electronics systems, from concept to reference design and physical prototyping.

The ideal candidate has track-record of successfully leading the definition, development, validation and integration for power solutions (1 – 100s kW) which seamlessly combine several power converters (AC-DC, DC-AC, DC-DC), multiple MCUs/MPUs (ARM Cortex-A/M, Renesas proprietary core) and numerous sensors.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the entire proof-of-concept lifecycle, from defining the architecture and selecting suitable parts, to supervising the integration of both hardware and software.

Deep knowledge in Power Management, Infrastructure Power Delivery Network and Server/Datacenter power architectures will make you successful in this role.

Exceptional communication skills will help you interacting with customers, but also working with both System and Chip Design Teams Engineers to ensure in our worldwide, customer-oriented, expanding team.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent between the office and working from home.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Define complex power electronics system architectures (1 - 250 kW) which meet electrical performances, reliability, and cost requirements focusing on Infrastructure and Servers/Datacenter
• Perform trade-off studies and select optimal solution in regards of system size (i.e., power density), cost and performances.
• Develop detailed system specifications and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Select the best Renesas Power Products among released and sampled ICs to meet system requirements and resolve customers’ technical issues.
• Break-down large and complex power electronic systems into modular and scalable sub-systems to meet Efficiency and Power Density requirements of modern Communications and Datacenter infrastructures
• Modelling and simulation of complex power electronics systems in MATLAB Simulink (preferred system-simulation tool).
• Lead the development of Proof-of-Concept Boards from schematic implementation to system validation stages.
• Effectively manage project timelines, engineering resources and budget.
• Monitor market trends and contribute to both Solutions and IC design roadmap for Datacenter and Infrastructure Power Supply Systems, Power Products (Voltage Regulators, Power Supply Controllers, Gate-Drivers, Discrete Power Switches).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, e.g. Business Development Team, Sales Team, Power Product design, both Hardware and Software development team, external vendors, to ensure seamless system definition, integration and promotion.

• MSEE is required, PhD is a plus, with 12+ years of relevant experience in Power Systems (1 - 250 kW) design and development.
• Proven track record of successfully leading the development of complex power electronics system design and physical prototype validation.
• Solid knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with conducting feasibility studies to compare electrical performances, Bill of Materials (BOM), and cost of various power converter designs or system solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of power conversion topologies (AC-DC, Inverter, Isolated DC-DC converters, LDO, Switching Mode Power Supply like Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost DC-DC converters), magnetics, control theory, and discrete power devices (SiC MOSFET, IGBT, GaN).
• Hands on experience in schematic design for high power applications (1-250 kW), including PCB layout techniques to minimize EMI/EMC
• Proficient with Power electronics simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB Simulink, SIMetrix/Simplis, SPICE, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with a wide range of worldwide groups including FAEs, Sales, Power ICs design teams, Hardware and Software engineers, Product Marketing Manager, etc.
• Experience in Power Supply Architecture for Communication Infrastructure, Datacenter, Traditional and AI Servers applications is a strong plus.
• Experience in designing and developing power electronics systems utilizing Wide-bandgap (WBG) devices (e.g., GaN, SiC) is a strong plus.

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.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.