Staff Product Engineer
Renesas Electronics · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Lead NPI for GaN semiconductor devices.
- Coordinate cross-functional product development.
- Manage product lifecycle from concept to release.
- Analyze test results and drive issue resolution.
- Contribute to a smarter, sustainable future.
About the role
About Renesas Electronics
Renesas is a leading global semiconductor company dedicated to creating a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world by making every endpoint intelligent. We operate in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets, offering robust product solutions including MCUs, SoCs, Analog, and power products. Renesas is a key supplier to the world's leading electronics manufacturers. We employ approximately 21,000 people in over 30 countries, guided by our culture of being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and building a sustainable future where technology enhances lives.
Job Description: Staff Product Engineer
This role focuses on the New Product Introduction (NPI) of state-of-the-art GaN semiconductor devices and other engineering projects within our Device and Product Group. As an experienced semiconductor product engineer, you will own the new product lifecycle from concept to qualification, coordinating activities across R&D, Design, Epitaxial, Fabrication, Package Assembly, Test, and Reliability departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the NPI process for power device products, from definition and design to fabrication, testing, and qualification, managing the transition from tape-out to production release.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop comprehensive NPI plans.
- Negotiate schedules to ensure alignment with available resources and customer requirements.
- Track and communicate project status, key results, risks, and issues to all stakeholders to maintain alignment of priorities.
- Schedule and facilitate design review meetings.
- Monitor and analyze testing and qualification results, authoring engineering reports.
- Develop screening methods for qualification during the NPI phase.
- Drive root cause investigations for performance and qualification issues.
- Support other engineering projects as needed.
Qualifications
- 5-7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, yield engineering, or power electronics.
- BS or MS in an engineering or science discipline.
- Experience with APQP design review processes, FMEA, NPI, and SPC.
- Understanding of process and product development, wafer-level processing, assembly, and test methods.
- Exceptional time management and teamwork skills.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Experience with discrete device testing and semiconductor packaging is a plus.
- Experience with engineering databases, automation, and statistical analysis using software like JMP is a plus.
Why Join Renesas?
- Advance your career in technical and business roles within a leading semiconductor company.
- Explore hardware and software capabilities and innovate new solutions.
- Make a significant impact by developing cutting-edge products that meet global customer needs and enhance lives.
- Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and people-first work environment with remote work options and global support systems.
Key skills/competency
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Product Engineering
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- GaN Devices
- Power Electronics
- Yield Engineering
- Test and Qualification
- Process Development
- Statistical Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Staff Product Engineer
- Semiconductor
- GaN
- NPI
- Power Electronics
- Yield Engineering
- Product Development
- Test Engineering
- Fabrication
- Renesas Electronics
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your semiconductor manufacturing, NPI, and power electronics experience. Quantify achievements in yield engineering and product qualification.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your understanding of APQP, FMEA, and SPC processes. Showcase your exceptional time management and teamwork abilities.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with wafer processing, assembly, test methods, and root cause analysis.
- Demonstrate initiative: Showcase your ability to work effectively in teams and take initiative in previous roles.
- Research Renesas: Understand their mission to 'Make Our Lives Easier' and their focus on innovation and sustainability.
Technical preparation
Review GaN device physics and characteristics.,Practice APQP, FMEA, NPI, and SPC methodologies.,Familiarize with wafer processing, assembly, and test.,Study semiconductor testing and packaging basics.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a product from concept to launch.,How do you manage competing stakeholder priorities?,Share an experience resolving a complex technical issue.,How do you ensure team alignment on project goals?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific semiconductor technologies are involved in this Staff Product Engineer role at Renesas?
- This role specifically focuses on the New Product Introduction (NPI) of state-of-the-art GaN (Gallium Nitride) semiconductor devices, alongside other engineering projects. GaN technology is a key area for advanced power electronics.
- What level of experience is required for the Staff Product Engineer position?
- The position requires 5-7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, yield engineering, or power electronics. An advanced degree (MS) in engineering or science is also valuable.
- Can you elaborate on the cross-functional collaboration expected in this role?
- The Staff Product Engineer will coordinate activities across multiple departments including R&D, Design, Epitaxial, Fabrication, Package Assembly, Test, and Reliability to ensure seamless product development from concept to qualification.
- What are the key process methodologies mentioned for this role?
- Experience with APQP design review processes, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) is required.
- Is there an opportunity for remote work in this Staff Product Engineer role?
- Renesas offers a flexible and inclusive work environment, and the job description mentions 'remote work option' as part of their global support system, suggesting potential flexibility.
- What specific software or tools are beneficial for this Staff Product Engineer role?
- Proficiency with MS Office is required. Experience with engineering databases, automation, and statistical analysis using software such as JMP is considered a plus.
- How does Renesas Electronics support career growth for its engineers?
- Renesas offers opportunities to launch and advance careers in both technical and business roles across their Product Groups and corporate functions, encouraging exploration of hardware and software capabilities.
- What is Renesas's core mission and how does this role contribute?
- Renesas's Purpose is 'To Make Our Lives Easier.' This role directly contributes by developing innovative semiconductor products that enhance user experiences and help create a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world.
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