Principal Product Engineer

Renesas Electronics • San Jose, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Analog and Mixed Signal Business Unit (AMS) is looking for a Principal Product Engineer to join our team to drive the product development of state-of-the-art Memory Interface products. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team to bring a product to volume production starting from product conception to production release. The job scope includes but is not limited to, development of the test plan to ensure datasheet specifications are met. Own the qualification plan and the execution to comply with various JEDEC/AEC quality standards. Own product quality assessment through reliability tests. Collaborate with multi-functional teams such as Design, Test, Applications and Failure Analysis teams during first silicon debug and to root cause field failures. Creation and maintenance of product BOM. Monitor production data to address yield and quality deficiencies using statistical analysis.

Requirements

• 15+ years experience in product engineering. A strong analog circuit background is a must.
• Familiarity with ATE tester platforms (eg. Teradyne J750, Advantest 93K, DMDx, SPEA)
• Knowledge of analog and mix-signal circuitry and the common building blocks, device physics, test methodology and DFT knowledge
• Experience with common lab test equipment (DC power supply, oscilloscope, multi-meters etc). Bench characterization experience is a plus
• Familiarity with JEDEC/AEC qualification standards and stress test conditions. Experience with qual hardware/software development would be preferred
• Experience in yield management tools such as PDF Exensio, JMP. Apply statistical analysis to isolate the issue and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to managing supplier excursions and customer escalations through problem solving
• Knowledge of Semiconductor Failure Analysis is preferable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A good team player. Effective in fast paced, dynamic work environment
• BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Nice To Haves

• MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred

Responsibilities

• Full PE product lifecycle ownership from concept to end of life with a focus on ensuring the delivery of the highest quality products to our end customers
• Definition of ATE test, qualification and manufacturing plans
• Product release into manufacturing with adherence to stringent tier 1-customer requirements
• Datasheet and automotive compliance reports
• Real time customer support for design, product and quality related issues
• Temperature/Voltage/Process characterization and production limit setting
• Product new product introduction and yield ownership
• Product BOM release and maintenance
• Excursion management for both suppliers and customers
• Use commercially available yield tools for yield improvement and monitoring, generate weekly reports and review with PE teams
• KPI achievement in product related deliverables including NPI execution and velocity, product cost (Gross margin improvements), product quality performance and failure analysis cycle times
• PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC limit and disposition optimizations to protect quality without excessive waste

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 will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal