Principal Product Engineer

Analog and Mixed Signal Business Unit (AMS) is looking for a Principal Product Engineer to join our team to drive the product development of state-of-the-art Memory Interface products. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team to bring a product to volume production starting from product conception to production release. The job scope includes but is not limited to, development of the test plan to ensure datasheet specifications are met. Own the qualification plan and the execution to comply with various JEDEC/AEC quality standards. Own product quality assessment through reliability tests. Collaborate with multi-functional teams such as Design, Test, Applications and Failure Analysis teams during first silicon debug and to root cause field failures. Creation and maintenance of product BOM. Monitor production data to address yield and quality deficiencies using statistical analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Full PE product lifecycle ownership from concept to end of life with a focus on ensuring the delivery of the highest quality products to our end customers
• Definition of ATE test, qualification and manufacturing plans
• Product release into manufacturing with adherence to stringent tier 1-customer requirements
• Datasheet and automotive compliance reports
• Real time customer support for design, product and quality related issues
• Temperature/Voltage/Process characterization and production limit setting
• Product new product introduction and yield ownership
• Product BOM release and maintenance
• Excursion management for both suppliers and customers
• Use commercially available yield tools for yield improvement and monitoring, generate weekly reports and review with PE teams
• KPI achievement in product related deliverables including NPI execution and velocity, product cost (Gross margin improvements), product quality performance and failure analysis cycle times
• PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC limit and disposition optimizations to protect quality without excessive waste

• 15+ years experience in product engineering.  A strong analog circuit background is a must.
• Familiarity with ATE tester platforms (eg. Teradyne J750, Advantest 93K, DMDx, SPEA)
• Knowledge of analog and mix-signal circuitry and the common building blocks, device physics, test methodology and DFT knowledge
• Experience with common lab test equipment (DC power supply, oscilloscope, multi-meters etc). Bench characterization experience is a plus
• Familiarity with JEDEC/AEC qualification standards and stress test conditions. Experience with qual hardware/software development would be preferred
• Experience in yield management tools such as PDF Exensio, JMP. Apply statistical analysis to isolate the issue and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to managing supplier excursions and customer escalations through problem solving
• Knowledge of Semiconductor Failure Analysis is preferable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A good team player. Effective in fast paced, dynamic work environment

• EDUCATION:
• BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred

The expected annual pay range for this position is $180K-$220K. 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.

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 22,000 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. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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