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Deep knowledge of DC/DC power conversion and digital multiphase power systems is required. Key responsibilities include:\nLead alignment with key stakeholders on critical technical risks, program priorities, schedules, and next steps.\nTravel to customer and partner sites to lead resolution of critical digital multiphase power and system-level issues.\nGuide Marketing and product teams with strategic customer, platform, competitive, and market insight.\nLead advanced system validation of vertical and lateral power stages and controller products. Establish validation direction and provide technical findings that influence product architecture and design decisions.\nDevelop and guide technical collateral, design methodology, performance analysis, and application guidance for strategic customer engagement and broader market adoption.\nMentor Applications Engineers and Field Applications Engineers and establish reusable technical methods across the organization.\nTranslate strategic customer and CPU, GPU, and ASIC platform requirements into power architecture, product requirements, and technical trade-offs.\nEstablish advanced analysis, simulation, power delivery network (PDN), and validation methods for next-generation controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), and power-delivery solutions.\nDevelop new technical methods, architectures, and intellectual property that differentiate Renesas solutions and support design-in and market adoption.\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree in power electronics is preferred.\nTypically 15+ years of experience in the power management industry, or equivalent experience.\nExperience supporting SPS, with a good understanding of key power MOSFET parameters.\nExperience with digitally enabled power management products and multiphase applications.\nAdvanced understanding of control-loop theory, including voltage-mode, current-mode, and constant-on-time control, compensation networks, system interactions, and their application in power converters.\nDeep knowledge of mixed-signal integrated circuits, system-level interactions, and design trade-offs.\nAdvanced hands-on experience with SIMPLIS or equivalent power simulation tools and PDN analysis, including correlation between models, silicon, and platform measurements.\nAdvanced hands-on proficiency with lab equipment, including loop gain analyzers, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and function generators, with the ability to establish measurement and validation strategies.\nAbility to travel to customer and partner sites in Asia and the United States, including extended on-site support when required.\nRenesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. 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More information will be provided during the hiring process.\nAre you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?\nRenesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting 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 law. 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