Sr. Staff Strategic Power Conversion Technologist

Sr. Staff Strategic Power Conversion Technologist

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No
• Compensation: EUR 70,000 – 95,000 per year
• Bonus Eligible

As a Senior Staff Power Conversion Technologist, you will serve as a key technical thought leader within the Performance Computing Power organization, shaping strategic product and technology roadmaps, focused on power distribution architectures ranging from rack bus bar to ASIC voltage regulator (VR).

Your mission is to drive system‑level innovation, establish the right factors of merit, and deeply analyze architectural tradeoffs to ensure Renesas maintains market leadership in high‑performance power delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage deeply with 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.

Qualifications

• MSEE or Ph.D. 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:
  • 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)
• Strong engineering depth and excellent executive‑level communication skills.

Renesas 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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