Senior/Staff Application Engineer - Motor Control

Renesas Electronics Corporation delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs), analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, home electronics, office automation, and information communication technology applications that help shape a limitless future.

About this role:

Motor control is one of our core areas of expertise, making this an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team and contribute to transforming the world of motion control for a better tomorrow. This dual-competency role requires expertise in motor control firmware and hardware development, along with strong customer support experience.

Specific duties:

- Deliver comprehensive technical support to Renesas customers for motor control solutions

- Provide effective technical assistance to Renesas marketing and sales teams during customer design engagements

- Develop, test, and validate motor control firmware on evaluation kits and real hardware platforms

- Serve as the subject matter expert on MCUs, motor control peripherals (ADCs, PWMs, DACs, timers, etc.), and motor control algorithms

- Design and validate motor drive reference boards for applications such as industrial drives and home appliances (e.g., washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators). This includes component selection and sizing (MOSFETs, IGBTs, analog front ends, DC-DC converters), schematic capture, and PCB layout of high-performance inverter boards, with a focus on optimal thermal performance and low EMI.

- Act as a technical consultant to customers by reviewing and providing guidance on their schematics and PCB layouts

- Modify and re-design existing boards to meet specific end-customer application requirements

- Lead and facilitate training sessions and technical evaluations of Renesas motor control solutions for customers and internal sales teams

- Collaborate closely with core engineering team to develop, optimize, and enhance motor control solutions

- Manage and coordinate technical projects with partners and design houses

Education:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline

Requirements:

• 5+ years of industrial experience in motor control engineering
• Proficiency in Embedded C programming is essential
• In-depth knowledge of electric motors (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM, etc.), power electronics, and control systems
• o Extensive experience developing motor control software, including algorithms such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC) — both sensored and sensorless — trapezoidal control, V/f control, and Direct Torque Control (DTC)
• Solid understanding of current sensing methods, including single-, dual-, and three-shunt techniques
• Strong understanding of three-phase inverters, DC-DC converters, power factor correction (PFC) topologies, and gate drive architectures
• Proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout; experience with Altium Designer is preferred
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as PLECS, LTspice, and SIMPLIS
• Knowledge of magnetic component design, including inductors and transformers
• Understanding of industrial standards for motor drives and safety compliance
• Experience with motor control simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink is desirable
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, current and voltage probes, dynamometers, and related tools
• Comfortable working with high-voltage systems
• Prior experience with Renesas microcontrollers is an advantage
• Knowledge of system-level applications such as mixers, grinders, air conditioners, refrigerators, and similar appliances is a plus
• Exposure to machine learning techniques is a bonus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with a proactive mindset
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Work location: Renesas India office, Bengaluru

Preferred candidate:

• Self-sufficient, quick learner with a hands-on approach who can deliver results in a diligent manner.

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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