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Staff Engineer, GaN Technology

CompanyRenesas Electronics
LocationKodaira
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 5, 2026
About The Company
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose “To Make Our Lives Easier.” As a leader in embedded processing, analog, mixed-signal and power solutions, we combine our expertise in hardware, software and cloud-native development to enable our Secular Growth Vectors - AI Infra & Compute, Physical AI/Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), Industrial, and Intelligence at the Edge. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through intelligent, cloud-based digital platforms like Renesas 365, ushering in a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions and intelligent digital platforms that help people and communities thrive. #To Make Our Lives Easier
About the Role

Job Description

We are seeking GaN Device Staff Engineer to drive next-generation high-efficiency power conversion technologies for emerging applications. In this role, you will participate throughout the full technology and product development cycle, from device concept and architecture development through technology qualification and product launch.
Responsible for developing advanced GaN device structures and driving technology development through electrical characterization and data-driven analysis. A major focus will be the design and implementation of PCM (Process Control Monitor) test structures, troubleshooting process and device-related issues through PCM data analysis, and performing hands-on electrical testing to debug and resolve technical challenges.

You will leverage a broad range of semiconductor test equipment and develop new characterization methodologies to investigate device dynamic behavior. The ideal candidate combines deep device physics knowledge with laboratory expertise, practical problem-solving skills. Working closely with device design, process integration, reliability, test, and product engineering teams, you will accelerate learning cycles and advance technology readiness for high-volume manufacturing.
 

A key responsibility of this role is to serve as a technical contributor in
(1) hand-on device characterization and testing,
(2) root-cause investigation,
(3) PCM structure design and analysis and
(4) technology troubleshooting.

This is a high-visibility position offering the opportunity to make significant technical and business contributions while helping shape the future of GaN power semiconductor innovation.

 

Additional Information

[Must]

· M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics/Engineering, or a related technical field w.i 7+ years of experience in semiconductor device development, characterization, or technology engineering.

· Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and power device operation and experienced with GaN or other III-N compound technologies.

·  Extensive hands-on laboratory experience performing electrical characterization and device testing. Proficiency with semiconductor test equipment, such as parameter analyzers, SMUs/CMUs, curve tracers, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, probe stations.

·  Experience analyzing electrical data using Python, JMP, or similar statistical tools.

·  Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

[Good to have]

·  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently drive technical investigations.

·  Understanding of device reliability, degradation mechanisms, and qualification standard.

ルネサスは、「To Make Our Lives Easier(人々の暮らしをより豊かで快適にする)」というPurposeのもと、組込み半導体ソリューションを提供するグローバル企業です。世界30か国以上で活躍する21,000人を超えるエンジニアや課題解決のプロフェッショナルとともに、自動車、産業、インフラ、IoT分野における世界最先端のテクノロジー開発に携わり、より安全で、健康的で、環境にやさしく、スマートな未来の実現に貢献しています。 

 

ルネサスでは、「TAGIE(Transparent、Agile、Global、Innovative、Entrepreneurial)」を企業文化の中核としています。TAGIEは、私たちの働き方や成長のあり方、そしてPurposeの実現に向けた取り組みを支える共通の価値観です。この協調的な精神と挑戦するマインドセットが、半導体技術を通じた産業の変革と、世界中の人々の暮らしへの貢献を可能にしています。 

 

私たちは、競争力のある報酬制度に加え、充実した福利厚生をご用意しています。福利厚生の詳細については、選考プロセスの中でご案内いたします。 

 

私たちとともに未来を創造する挑戦に、ぜひ参加しませんか。皆さまからのご応募をお待ちしております。 

  • Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
  • Remote Work Available: No
  • Key Skills
    GaN technologySemiconductor device physicsElectrical characterizationPCM structure designData analysisPythonJMPSemiconductor test equipmentDevice reliabilityPower conversionProcess integrationTroubleshootingRoot-cause investigationIII-N compound technologiesLaboratory expertise
    Categories
    EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingScience & Research
    Benefits
    Competitive compensationComprehensive benefits package
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Staff Engineer will drive next-generation GaN power conversion technologies through the full product development cycle, from concept to high-volume manufacturing. Key tasks include designing PCM test structures, performing hands-on electrical characterization, and conducting root-cause investigations to resolve technical challenges.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    5-10
    💼Company Size
    12287
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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