Senior Staff Product Engineer (f/m/d)

Analog and Connectivity Business Unit (A&C) is looking for a Senior Staff Product Engineer to join our team and lead the development of our cutting-edge sensor products. This role offers a unique chance to guide a product from its initial concept to high-volume production, working with a diverse, cross-functional team.

 

What You'll Do

 

As a Staff Product Engineer, you'll be the full-lifecycle owner of our products, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality goods to our customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Product Development & Testing:

• Creating and executing test plans to guarantee compliance with datasheet specifications.

• Defining and running qualification plans that meet JEDEC/AEC quality standards.

• Performing reliability tests to assess and ensure product quality.

• Working closely with design, test, applications, and failure analysis teams to debug new products and solve field failures.

• Conducting characterization tests across different temperatures, voltages, and processes to set production limits.

• Manufacturing & Production:

• Owning and managing the product's Bill of Materials (BOM).

• Monitoring production data and using statistical analysis to improve yield and quality.

• Leading the product release into manufacturing, meeting strict Tier 1 customer requirements.

• Optimizing production limits and disposition rules to maintain quality without creating excessive waste.

• Customer & Supplier Support:

• Providing real-time technical support for customer issues related to design, product, and quality.

• Managing excursions and escalations with both suppliers and customers.

• Reporting & Analysis:

• Using yield management tools like PDF Exensio and JMP to monitor and improve yield.

• Generating weekly reports and reviewing them with the product engineering team.

• Tracking and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product velocity, cost, quality, and failure analysis cycle times.

 

Who We're Looking For

 

• Experience & Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.

• 12+ years of experience in product engineering. A strong background in analog circuits is essential.

• Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with ATE tester platforms (e.g., Teradyne J750, Advantest 93K).

• Deep knowledge of analog and mixed-signal circuitry, device physics, test methodology, and Design for Testability (DFT).

• Experience with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) and bench characterization.

• Knowledge of JEDEC/AEC qualification standards and stress tests, with a preference for experience in developing qual hardware and software.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis and yield management tools to make data-driven decisions.

• Some familiarity with semiconductor failure analysis is a plus.

• Personal Qualities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.