Sr. Staff Strategic Power Conversion Technologist

Sr. Staff Strategic Power Conversion Technologist – Catania Renesas Electronics – Catania – Salary: EUR 60000 – 90000 – Full-time – Permanent – Remote Work: No. As a Sr. Staff Power Conversion Technologist, you will serve as a key technical leader within the Performance Computing Power organization. Your mission is to drive compelling system‑level innovation and ensure Renesas maintains market leadership in high‑performance power delivery. Key Responsibilities

Engage deeply with top market‑defining customers to understand emerging system challenges and requirements. Model, simulate, and analyze power converters and full power distribution architectures. Evaluate, synthesize, and compare technology options required to realize next‑generation architectures. Assess manufacturing flows and identify critical process considerations for advanced 3D heterogeneous power packaging. Develop long‑term technology roadmaps spanning packaging, manufacturing processes, and IP development. Identify opportunities for differentiated, disruptive products and power technology capabilities. Lead advanced feasibility studies, develop detailed specification documents, and drive early prototyping with cross‑functional engineering teams. Create methodologies and tools to define and track key KPIs and factors of merit that articulate technical value. Build organizational alignment around strategic direction and clearly communicate the 'why' behind the roadmap to inspire execution and enthusiasm.

Core Technical Pillars

Magnetic design System‑level implementation constraints and optimization

Qualifications

MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Directly relevant experience in power electronics, power conversion, PDN design, or system architecture. Proficiency with key industry standard tools, including:

Ansys Q3D and Si‑Wave (parasitic extraction, PDN modeling) Ansys Icepak or Siemens Flotherm (thermal simulation) Ansys Maxwell (3D magnetic modeling) Simplis/Simetrix (electrical modeling, architecture simulation) Cadence Allegro or Altium (PCB tools)

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