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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** Renesas Electronics America Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Notes, Systems Engineering, Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Digital Technology, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), MATLAB, Verilog, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/391b34fc-ac25-4184-8a6d-a413593ebb17/senior-staff-applications-engineer

## About the Role

This role requires a good understanding of power management, including magnetics, control loop theory, and component selection. Experience in embedded programming and synthesizing Verilog code into FPGA is highly desired.

 * Alternatively, an MS non-thesis option with 2 years of equivalent industry experience will be considered.
 * Experience with DC/DC converters with a good understanding of multiphase buck converters is a must.
 * Coursework in digital systems, Verilog. Mixed-signal integrated circuits are highly desired.
 * Understanding of control loop theory and its application in power converters.
 * Proficiency in using lab equipment, including network analyzers, oscilloscopes and waveform generators.
 * Experience with automation of lab testing., * A New College Graduate (NCG) with an MS or a Ph.D. preferably with a thesis/dissertation focused on power management/power electronics is required.

## Description

As an Application Engineer for the Renesas Performance Computing Power Application Engineering team, you will be part of a fast-paced power management applications team serving the AI and cloud infrastructure market. You will engage cross-functionally with a diverse team, including marketing, IC design, firmware engineering, and systems engineering teams, to deliver the most innovative power solutions., A broad comprehension of DC/DC power conversion is required, including familiarity with digital multiphase PWM controllers. Key responsibilities include:

 * Work with senior applications, design and test engineers to validate new digital multiphase controllers and Smart Power Stages to evaluate system-level performance.
 * Work with senior applications engineers and evaluate new algorithms in the lab using a combination of FPGA, Microcontrollers, and custom Analog Front End.
 * Behavioral modeling of DC-DC converters, including IC blocks, using SIMPLIS and/or MATLAB to support the design engineering team with new control architectures.
 * Develop EVBs, including responsibility for component selection, layout, and thermal design
 * Develop collateral such as datasheets, performance reports, and application notes to support customer engagement.


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