Senior Staff Device Design & Integration Engineer

Job Description

The GaN Technology Development Group is seeking a Senior Staff Device Design and Integration Engineer for development and integration of next-generation technology platforms. This role will work across device design, process integration, product, test, reliability, and manufacturing teams to deliver technologies from concept through qualification and production. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Device architecture, design, and integration for next-generation technology platforms, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability. 

• Define device and product requirements with product, applications, process integration, test, reliability, and manufacturing teams. 

• Drive chip design and layout, including active-cell, termination, metal interconnect, pad, and floorplan optimization. 

• Plan and support engineering and qualification lots, including characterization, DOE, reliability, and qualification activities. 

• Analyze electrical, yield, reliability, and qualification data and drive design or process improvements. 

• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for performance, yield, quality, and reliability issues. 

• Provide technical leadership, communicate risks and decisions, and mentor engineers across cross-functional teams. 

Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years or MS with 8+ years of semiconductor device or product development experience in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field. 

• Strong knowledge of power-semiconductor device physics, chip layout, electrical characterization, and technology integration. 

• Experience taking semiconductor technologies or products from definition through engineering lots, qualification, and manufacturing release. 

• Experience analyzing characterization, yield, and reliability data using JMP, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools. 

• Strong cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with GaN and/or silicon power devices, high-voltage design, termination, and interconnect optimization. 

• Knowledge of TCAD or compact modeling, DOE methods, process integration, and failure analysis. 

• Experience with JEDEC qualification and familiarity with AEC-Q101 requirements. 

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $145,000 - $181,000. 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.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.