Renesas Electronics
Position Summary
The Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer helps develop and validate GaN power devices by designing SALT/HTOL test circuits and systems, evaluating device behavior in power converter circuits, creating MCU firmware for automated testing, supporting magnetics design, and troubleshooting hardware issues. This role works closely with cross‑functional teams and prepares clear documentation to ensure reliable and repeatable long‑duration testing.
Responsibilities
Power Converter Topology Analysis and Test System Development
Analyze GaN device behavior within common power converter circuits.
Translate circuit and device behavior into appropriate SALT/HTOL stress conditions.
Design test circuits that safely and consistently apply required stress levels.
MCU Firmware Development
Develop and maintain C/C++ firmware for test automation, system control, and data collection.
Magnetics Support
Assist with the design and optimization of inductors and transformers used in high‑frequency GaN test setups.
Documentation & Communication
Produce clear documentation for test procedures, system configurations, and updates.
Generate concise technical reports summarizing waveform observations, converter behavior, and reliability outcomes.
Contribute to internal knowledge systems to ensure lessons learned are retained and reusable.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in power electronics. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Understanding of power converter circuits such as totem‑pole PFC, flyback, LLC, and Vienna rectifier.
Experience with schematic/PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.
Familiarity with high‑frequency magnetics (inductors/transformers).
Proficiency in C/C++ MCU firmware development (PWM, UART, I²C, SPI, ADC/DAC).
Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Experience with SALT, HTOL, or long‑duration reliability testing is preferred.
This is a 100% onsite role.
Additional Information The expected annual pay range for this position is
$110K–$140K . The position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Final offer amount will depend on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
Benefits Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits, including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company‑paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
About Renesas Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its purpose: “To Make Our Lives Easier.” As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system‑level know‑how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power‑efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Manufacturing
Industries: Semiconductors
Equal Opportunity Employer Renesas Electronics is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual‑use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain a U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
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Responsibilities
Power Converter Topology Analysis and Test System Development
Analyze GaN device behavior within common power converter circuits.
Translate circuit and device behavior into appropriate SALT/HTOL stress conditions.
Design test circuits that safely and consistently apply required stress levels.
MCU Firmware Development
Develop and maintain C/C++ firmware for test automation, system control, and data collection.
Magnetics Support
Assist with the design and optimization of inductors and transformers used in high‑frequency GaN test setups.
Documentation & Communication
Produce clear documentation for test procedures, system configurations, and updates.
Generate concise technical reports summarizing waveform observations, converter behavior, and reliability outcomes.
Contribute to internal knowledge systems to ensure lessons learned are retained and reusable.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in power electronics. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Understanding of power converter circuits such as totem‑pole PFC, flyback, LLC, and Vienna rectifier.
Experience with schematic/PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.
Familiarity with high‑frequency magnetics (inductors/transformers).
Proficiency in C/C++ MCU firmware development (PWM, UART, I²C, SPI, ADC/DAC).
Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Experience with SALT, HTOL, or long‑duration reliability testing is preferred.
This is a 100% onsite role.
Additional Information The expected annual pay range for this position is
$110K–$140K . The position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Final offer amount will depend on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
Benefits Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits, including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company‑paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
About Renesas Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its purpose: “To Make Our Lives Easier.” As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system‑level know‑how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power‑efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Manufacturing
Industries: Semiconductors
Equal Opportunity Employer Renesas Electronics is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual‑use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain a U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
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