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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Product Engineer, BMS - **Company:** Renesas Electronics America Inc. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Yield Optimization, Data Analytics, Automotive Software - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Staff-Product-Engineer-BMS-Renesas-Electronics-912973210434567/ ## About the Role + Education: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. + Experience: * 10+ years of relevant experience in product or test engineering for automotive semiconductor ICs. * Extensive experience with BMS ICs or similar power/analog ICs for automotive applications. + Technical Skills: * Deep understanding of automotive standards, including AEC-Q100, APQP, PPAP, and ISO 26262. * Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and methodologies for IC data. * Strong knowledge of IC fabrication, assembly, and testing processes. + Soft Skills: * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external teams. * Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive complex projects to completion. * Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making. ## Description The Staff Product Engineer for BMS is a highly experienced and technically proficient role responsible for the successful characterization, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing release of BMS ICs for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with deep knowledge of automotive quality and safety standards (AEC-Q100, APQP, ISO 26262) and a strong understanding of IC design, test, and manufacturing processes. This role is a critical link between the design, test, applications, and quality assurance teams, ensuring that the BMS IC meets all functional, performance, and reliability requirements throughout its lifecycle., + Product Qualification and Reliability: * Lead and manage the qualification of new BMS products, ensuring compliance with automotive standards such as AEC-Q100 for stress qualification. * Develop, execute, and oversee comprehensive product reliability plans. + Characterization and Validation: * Develop and implement characterization plans to fully test and validate the performance of BMS ICs, covering all features and operating conditions. * Work closely with design and test engineers to create robust and efficient test programs for both characterization and high-volume manufacturing. + Statistical Data Analysis: * Apply advanced statistical analysis techniques to product data for process monitoring, yield optimization, and test limit definition. * Utilize statistical tools to identify and resolve performance and reliability issues. + Automotive Quality and Functional Safety: * Serve as the product expert for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation. * Drive functional safety (ISO 26262) compliance by supporting safety mechanism validation, fault injection testing, and reporting as part of the overall IC safety case. + Problem Solving and Failure Analysis: * Lead cross-functional teams in the analysis of customer returns and production test failures to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions. * Utilize techniques such as 8D methodology for formal problem-solving and reporting. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: * Act as the primary technical interface for customers, application engineers, design teams, and test engineers. * Provide technical support during product integration and production ramp-up. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Quantum Tech: Preparing for the Next Leap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1693-quantum-tech-preparing-for-the-next-leap) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)