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We are a dynamic, multicultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive while helping shape what is next in electronics.\n IFI organization is seeking a Principal Product Engineer to provide end-to-end ownership from engineering material planning through qualification, characterization, product release and volume-production support. In this role, the principal product engineer acts as the lead within the project and owns the characterization, qualification plan, production release, and industrial activities.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn the assigned product lifecycle from concept and first silicon through qualification, production release, sustaining and end of life. \nDrive first-silicon bring-up and debug with Design, Test, Applications teams. \nPlan and coordinate voltage, temperature and process characterization, including production limit setting and guard-banding. \nCreate and maintain product BOMs and product lifecycle data in PLM systems such as Agile. \nWork with planning, manufacturing, subcontractors and operations teams to remove material-flow obstacles and recover schedule gaps. \nOwn qualification planning and execution in accordance with applicable JEDEC and AEC requirements. \nPrepare product-release documentation, datasheet compliance evidence and automotive compliance reports as applicable. \nMonitor production data and use statistical analysis to identify and correct yield, quality and test-time deficiencies. Drive yield improvement\nOptimize PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC and disposition limits to protect outgoing quality\nSupport fab transfer and BOM change activities\nSupport customer-return and RMA investigations by reproducing failures and assessing production test coverage.\nTechnical Leadership\nProvide technical direction, sign off reviews\nLead technical decisions and risk resolution across Design, Product Engineering, Operations, suppliers and OSAT teams including DFX topics\nFully independent and recognized as subject-matter-expert\nInfluence cross-functional teams without direct authority and communicate clearly to the stakeholders.\n Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or industrial engineering \nAt least 15 years of relevant semiconductor experience spanning product engineering, NPI, manufacturing, test \nPractical understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication, assembly, test, qualification and production-release flows. \nExperience managing engineering wafer starts, prototype builds, customer samples, inventory and product BOMs. \nWorking knowledge of SoC and mixed-signal device testing, common circuit building blocks, device behaviour and semiconductor test methodology. \nFamiliarity with ATE platforms such as Teradyne J750 or Advantest V93000, and with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies and digital multimeters. \nFamiliarity with JEDEC/AEC qualification standards, qualification hardware/software and semiconductor failure analysis. \nExperience with PLM and yield-management tools such as Agile, PDF Exensio or JMP. \nExperience working with external foundries, OSATs, subcontractors and globally distributed product teams. \nExperience with failure analysis methods \nExperience using data and statistical methods to manage yield, quality, cycle time and operational priorities. \nStrong analytical, planning, coordination and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work under schedule pressure. \nClear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. \n Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.\nAt Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.\nWe believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. 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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