Job Description


Job Description

We are seeking a talented Senior Applications Engineer to develop advanced reference designs and provide expert technical support for motor drive applications using high-voltage GaN (Gallium Nitride) and power electronics technologies. This role focuses on enabling AC motor control, inverter systems, and variable-speed drives for industrial automation, robotics, and energy-efficient systems. You will collaborate with customers, influence product definition, and create technical collateral to accelerate adoption of next-generation motor drive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Product Definition & Application ExpertiseContribute to defining new products optimized for motor drive applications.Provide technical insights to roadmap planning and feature prioritization.
  • Reference Design DevelopmentDesign and validate motor drive reference designs and evaluation boards using GaN-based power stages.Ensure compliance with performance, thermal, EMI, and reliability requirements.
  • Customer Support & EnablementDeliver expert technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and design reviews.Conduct training sessions and workshops on motor drive design best practices.
  • Technical DocumentationDevelop application notes, design guides, and white papers focused on motor drive systems.Communicate product benefits and integration strategies effectively.
  • Feedback IntegrationGather customer feedback and relay insights to influence product improvements.

    • Qualifications
  • Education:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Ph.D. preferred but not required.
  • Experience:5+ years in power electronics or motor drive design and application engineering.Hands-on experience with inverter systems, motor control algorithms, and AC/DC conversion.
  • Technical Expertise:Strong fundamentals in motor drive systems and power electronics.Proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout (Altium preferred).Familiarity with simulation tools (PLECS, LTSpice, Simplis).Knowledge of magnetic component design (inductors, transformers).
  • Preferred:Experience with motor control firmware (FOC, PWM techniques).Understanding of industrial standards for motor drives and safety compliance.
  • Soft Skills:Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

  • Core Competencies

  • Motor drive system design and optimization
  • Technical leadership and customer engagement
  • Application-level problem solving
  • Documentation and knowledge sharing
  • Collaboration across engineering and product teams

    • Company Description

    Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

    Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.


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