Staff Field Applications Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead technical interface for strategic customer accounts, supporting system-level power architecture from design concept to production.
• Provide expert guidance on digital multiphase power controllers, power modules, and server-class power delivery systems.
• Support bring-up, debug, schematic reviews, layout reviews, simulations, and full validation cycles.
• Simulate VR solutions with application-specific PDNs in SIMPLIS for early design feedback.
• Execute comprehensive validation of multiphase power solutions, including transients, efficiency, telemetry, and protection features.
• Diagnose complex issues using oscilloscopes, electronic loads, current probes, and network analyzers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Line, and Marketing teams to influence product roadmaps based on customer insights.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in power electronics, VR validation, or system-level power architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with bench-level electrical testing and debug methodologies.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, function generators, electronic loads, and power supplies.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI/ML accelerators, CPU platforms, server power delivery, or datacenter hardware.
• Hands-on experience with multiphase buck converters and digital VR controllers.
• Experience with high-current server/AI designs and the SIMPLIS simulation environment.
• Familiarity with automated test scripting and lab instrumentation workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive annual pay range of $160K-$190K plus bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
• Paid sick time, holidays, and accrued vacation.

About the Company

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by the purpose "To Make Our Lives Easier." As a leading expert in embedded processing, Renesas provides scalable semiconductor solutions for the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries. With a global team of over 22,000 professionals, we design sustainable, power-efficient solutions that help communities thrive.