Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
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As a Senior Staff Product Engineer/Technical Project Manager in the Renesas Radio Frequency Division (RFD), you will leverage your deep expertise to guide advanced mmwave and RF ICs through their entire product lifecycle. This pivotal role is critical for the efficient execution of new product introductions, directly influencing revenue attainment and gross margin enhancements. You will take the direct ownership of large scale projects and be the leading force in the development cycle of new products, managing both the schedule, planning, and budget for the cross-functional team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the project execution, scheduling, and budgeting along with product engineering responsibilities.
- Define clear timelines and KPIs for the projects and closely monitor the overall performance.
- Operate as the main interface between the NPI team and backend operations and OSATs.
- Guide new products from compliance to production, ensuring adherence to our rigorous development process.
- Formulate and execute plans for product characterization qualification and ATE testing in line with Renesas guidelines and JEDEC standards.
- Drive measurements/data collection and statistical analysis for Characterization, Qualification, Correlation, Production Test Limit setting, and any other specialized testing for datasheet parameters.
- Spearhead cost reductions through yield improvement and test time optimizations
- Review NPI related hardware designs.
- Excursion management (Low yield and RMAs)
- Validate production test solutions with test engineers.
- Continuously identify enhancements to the NPI process, focusing on efficiency and reduction of overhead
Qualifications -
- 10+ years experience in IC product engineering and NPI management
- Experience in bringing new products from definition to production release including characterization and reliability testing
- Extensive experience in RFIC production and managing complex IC development projects
- Knowledge of operation and testing of RFIC and mixed signal products for wireless and satellite applications
- Advanced knowledge in IC manufacturing process and failure analysis techniques
- Statistical analysis capability. Knowledge of JMP, Gauge R&R, limit setting and DOE methodology
- Bench evaluation skills with proficiency in Python or similar (preferred)
- Good critical thinking skills to troubleshoot a variety of challenging issues
- Good communication, team working, and organizational skills
The expected annual pay range for this position is $129,000 - $193,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.