Staff Product Engineer
Renesas Electronics · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Lead GaN semiconductor NPI from concept to production.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams for product development.
- Manage product lifecycle and ensure qualification.
- Analyze test results and drive issue resolution.
- Opportunity to shape future semiconductor technology.
About the role
Job Summary
Renesas is a leading global semiconductor company committed to creating a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world. We aim to make every endpoint intelligent by providing innovative product solutions across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets. Our extensive product portfolio, including MCUs, SoCs, and analog/power products, powers essential electronics worldwide. We foster a culture that is Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
About the Role
The Staff Product Engineer will join our Device and Product Group, focusing on the New Product Introduction (NPI) of advanced GaN semiconductor devices and other engineering projects. This experienced engineer will own new products from concept through 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 entire lifecycle from tape-out to production release.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop comprehensive NPI plans and negotiate schedules aligned with resources and customer needs.
- Track and communicate project status, key results, risks, and issues to all stakeholders to ensure alignment and priority management.
- Schedule and facilitate design review activities, monitoring and analyzing testing and qualification results to produce detailed engineering reports.
- Develop effective screening methods during the NPI phase for qualification and drive root cause investigations for any performance or qualification issues.
- Own and support other assigned engineering projects.
Qualifications
- 5-7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, yield engineering, with power electronics being a plus.
- 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 initiative-taking abilities, with a capacity to work effectively in teams.
- 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 such as JMP.
What Renesas Offers
- Opportunities to launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across various Product Groups and corporate functions.
- Explore hardware and software capabilities and engage in new challenges.
- Make a significant impact by developing innovative products that meet global customer needs and enhance lives.
- Thrive in a flexible and inclusive work environment with a people-first culture, including remote work options and Employee Resource Groups.
Key skills/competency
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Product Engineering
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Power Electronics
- GaN Devices
- Process Development
- Test Engineering
- Yield Engineering
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Staff Product Engineer
- Semiconductor
- GaN
- NPI
- Product Development
- Test Engineering
- Yield Engineering
- Power Electronics
- FMEA
- SPC
- Renesas Electronics
- Engineering
- Fabrication
- Assembly
- IC Design
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight semiconductor manufacturing, NPI, and power electronics experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize APQP, FMEA, SPC, and statistical analysis expertise.
- Demonstrate teamwork: Provide examples of effective cross-functional collaboration and communication.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss NPI processes and problem-solving approaches.
Technical preparation
Master semiconductor fabrication processes.,Study GaN device characteristics and applications.,Practice statistical analysis with JMP.,Review APQP, FMEA, and SPC methodologies.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex NPI project you led.,How do you handle conflicting priorities?,Share an example of cross-functional leadership.,How do you drive root cause analysis for issues?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Staff Product Engineer role at Renesas Electronics?
- The Staff Product Engineer role at Renesas Electronics focuses on leading the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for state-of-the-art GaN semiconductor devices, from concept to qualification and production release.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Staff Product Engineer at Renesas?
- Key responsibilities include leading the NPI process, coordinating cross-functional teams, developing NPI plans, tracking project status, conducting design reviews, analyzing test results, and driving root cause investigations for product issues.
- What qualifications are essential for the Staff Product Engineer position?
- Essential qualifications include 5-7+ years in semiconductor manufacturing/yield engineering, a BS/MS in engineering/science, experience with APQP, FMEA, NPI, SPC, and an understanding of process development, wafer processing, assembly, and test methods.
- Does Renesas Electronics offer remote work options for this Staff Product Engineer role?
- Yes, Renesas Electronics has adopted a hybrid model, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, with in-office days from Tuesday to Thursday for collaboration and learning.
- What kind of impact can a Staff Product Engineer make at Renesas?
- A Staff Product Engineer can make a significant impact by developing innovative semiconductor solutions that contribute to a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, fulfilling Renesas' purpose to 'Make Our Lives Easier'.
- What is the typical career progression for a Staff Product Engineer at Renesas?
- Renesas offers opportunities to advance careers in both technical and business roles across various Product Groups and corporate functions, encouraging exploration of hardware/software capabilities and trying new things.
- What does Renesas Electronics value in its employees?
- Renesas values employees who embody their culture: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. They are committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a sustainable future through technology.
- What specific semiconductor technologies are involved in this Staff Product Engineer role?
- This role specifically involves the New Product Introduction (NPI) of state-of-the-art GaN (Gallium Nitride) semiconductor devices, along with other potential semiconductor projects.
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