Primary function will be to support Rad Hard power management products (DC-DC or AC-DC Regulation) in a Validation and Application role. You will be part of an engineering team responsible for device characterization, datasheet and application note documentation, and customer support.
1) Work in a multiple disciplinary New Product Development engineering team to help define, evaluate, characterize and document new product developments with the ultimate goal of bringing products to the marketplace.
2) Engage with potential customers in support of FAE or Marketing / Sales visits or conference calls to help refine their application needs into deliverable product features for future product definitions.
3) Support customer needs as they implement our products into their hardware systems via email, conf calls or on-site visits.
4) Participate in global industry conventions as a presenter.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Device Characterization (50% of time)
You will work with a very talented team of Engineers to learn how to perform the different lab tests for the characterization of the different products. Prepare the validation plan and compile validation reports post bench testing/characterization.
Documentation (20% of time):
Data Sheets, Tech Briefs and Application Notes. You will be expected to keep accurate lab notes (software of your choice) and document any test procedures for future reference. Publish Data sheets, Tech Briefs, Application Notes, Customers Responses, and possible Articles.
Customer Support (20% of time):
You will work with marketing and sales to facilitate the design-in of our products. You will train Field Application Engineers on products and demonstrations systems to enhance sales channel effectiveness.
New Product Definition (10%)
In the long run, work with Marketing, Customer, Design and Product engineering teams to help define new products.
Qualifications:
- 5+ Years in Applications and/or Systems Engineering role in Analog IC Development or Circuit Design Industry
- Candidate must possess a minimum bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic
- Candidate should have a good knowledge of power convertors, analog design and lab troubleshooting skills.
- Candidate must understand and follow industry standards of test for both IC and discrete power devices.
- Power Management (DC-DC or AC-DC Regulation) experience preferred.
- Proficient with electronic bench lab equipment (power supplies, function generators, multi-meters, oscilloscopes).
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience modeling circuits (SPICE and or IBIS) is desired but not mandatory.
- Experience writing programming code (ie. Python) to automate lab bench equipment in GBIP/USB communications plus.
- Knowledge of Power management topologies: isolated and non-isolated.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
