Job Description


Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with a unique combination of power electronics hardware design expertise and embedded firmware development skills . This role involves hands-on development and testing of high-voltage GaN-based hardware , while also implementing digital control algorithms for advanced power conversion systems. You will design reference platforms, validate performance, and deliver integrated hardware-firmware solutions for AC-DC, DC-DC, and motor drive applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Hardware Design & Validation Architect and develop power electronics hardware for AC-DC, DC-DC, and motor drive systems using GaN and WBG devices.Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and validation of hardware under real operating conditions.Ensure compliance with thermal, EMI, and safety requirements.
  • Firmware Development & Digital Control Design and implement embedded firmware for digital control of power converters.Develop and tune control algorithms such as PID, FOC (Field-Oriented Control), and digital compensators .Optimize firmware for real-time performance, reliability, and protection features.
  • System Integration Validate closed-loop performance and ensure seamless integration of hardware and firmware.Implement advanced features such as fault detection, telemetry, and adaptive control .
  • Reference Design Development Create evaluation boards and reference designs showcasing integrated hardware and firmware capabilities.
  • Customer Enablement & Support Provide technical support to customers implementing hardware and firmware solutions.Conduct design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and technical workshops.
  • Technical Documentation Develop application notes, design guides, and collateral detailing hardware and firmware integration best practices.

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    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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