Sr Project/ Program Design

Job Description

This role will work in our Device and Product Group supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) of our state-of-the-art GaN semiconductor devices as well as other engineering projects. This experienced semiconductor product NPI engineer will work in a cross functional role that involves the ownership of new products from concept to qualification. The role requires coordinating activities across multiple departments (R&D, Design, Epitaxial, Fabrication, Assembly, Test and Reliability, etc.).

Description

• Lead the NPI process and coordinate the power device products definition, design, fabrication, testing and qualification, taking them from tape-out to production release.
• Work closely with the marketing, sales, engineering and manufacturing teams to develop NPI plans.
• Negotiate schedules to align with resources and customer requirements.
• Track and communicates status, key results, risks, and problems to all stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities. Schedule and run design review activities.
• Monitor and analyzes testing and qualification results to write engineering reports.
• Drive root cause investigations of performance and qualification issues.
• Own and support other engineering projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in semiconductor (or adjacent) new product development in a technical role (Applications, Operations, PE, TE, Reliability, Design, Packaging, etc.)
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex technical programs to market
• Working knowledge of program management best practices and tools. Experience with APQP design review processes, FMEA and NPI.
• Strong communication skills – ability to quickly and succinctly communicate complex technical content to non-area experts. You can translate across between technical verticals, customers, and management.
• Flexibility – Comfortable working in emerging technologies with ambiguous or changing requirements may require abrupt and significant changes to project scopes and plans.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or similar discipline is required
• 5+ years in a technical role is required
• Experience in power electronics or automotive NPI is a plus

Additional Information

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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