Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Application Engineer to join our team focusing on DDR5 solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the validation, implementation, and optimization of DDR5 memory systems, specifically focusing on digital and power efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to ensure that DDR5 power systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Key Responsibilities: • Product Validation : Validation of new products within the power modules for DDR5 memory and memory controllers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This includes heavy bench measurements to collect data and validate full functionality of new products. • System-level Analysis : Conduct analysis of different DDR5 modules to identify performance and develop strategies to enhance system power efficiency without compromising performance. • Tool Development : Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, as well as simulation models and tools to analyze DDR5 power consumption at various system levels (e.g., chip, board, and system). • Customer Support : Provide technical support for DDR5 power-related issues during product development and integration phases. Work directly with customers to resolve any technical issues or complex power-related challenges. • Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams : Work closely with design, product, test, packaging and other teams to ensure DDR5 solutions meet all performance and specification requirements. • Documentation and Reporting : Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, power analysis reports, validation reports and test plans to support internal and external stakeholders. • Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field). • Experience : 4+ years of experience in power management, memory system design, or related fields (3+ years of focus on DDR5 or similar high-speed memory technologies will be a plus). • Skills & Expertise : • Hands-on experience with bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices (such as PMICs, SPD Hub, I3C switches, Temp sensor, etc.) • Strong understanding and knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuits (such as amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components) • Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages • Experience with customer support for technical design and resolving any issues at the application level • Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral • Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and customers. Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced Degree : Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or a related field). • Additional Experience : • Familiarity with DDR5 JEDEC standards and protocols is a plus • Expertise in power modeling and simulation tools will be a plus • Expertise in hardware design tools will be a plus The expected annual pay range for this position is $120K-$145K. 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.

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System-level Analysis : Conduct analysis of different DDR5 modules to identify performance and develop strategies to enhance system power efficiency without compromising performance.
Tool Development : Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, as well as simulation models and tools to analyze DDR5 power consumption at various system levels (e.g., chip, board, and system).
Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams : Work closely with design, product, test, packaging and other teams to ensure DDR5 solutions meet all performance and specification requirements.
Documentation and Reporting : Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, power analysis reports, validation reports and test plans to support internal and external stakeholders.
Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
Skills & Expertise : • Hands-on experience with bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices (such as PMICs, SPD Hub, I3C switches, Temp sensor, etc.)
Strong understanding and knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuits (such as amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components)
Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages
Experience with customer support for technical design and resolving any issues at the application level
Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral
Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and customers.

Nice-to-haves

Experience : 4+ years of experience in power management, memory system design, or related fields (3+ years of focus on DDR5 or similar high-speed memory technologies will be a plus).
Advanced Degree : Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
Additional Experience : • Familiarity with DDR5 JEDEC standards and protocols is a plus
Expertise in power modeling and simulation tools will be a plus
Expertise in hardware design tools will be a plus
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?

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