Senior Applications Engineer - Motor Drive and Power Electronics

As a talented Senior Applications Engineer at Renesas, you will be responsible for developing advanced reference designs and providing expert technical support for motor drive applications using high-voltage GaN (Gallium Nitride) and power electronics technologies. Your primary focus will be on enabling AC motor control, inverter systems, and variable-speed drives for industrial automation, robotics, and energy-efficient systems. By collaborating with customers, influencing product definition, and creating technical collateral, you will accelerate the adoption of next-generation motor drive solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Product Definition & Application Expertise - Contribute to defining new products optimized for motor drive applications. - Provide technical insights for roadmap planning and feature prioritization. - Reference Design Development - Design and validate motor drive reference designs and evaluation boards using GaN-based power stages. - Ensure compliance with performance, thermal, EMI, and reliability requirements. - Customer Support & Enablement - Deliver expert technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and design reviews. - Conduct training sessions and workshops on motor drive design best practices. - Technical Documentation - Develop application notes, design guides, and white papers focused on motor drive systems. - Communicate product benefits and integration strategies effectively. - Feedback Integration - Gather customer feedback and relay insights to influence product improvements. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Ph.D. preferred but not required. - Experience: 5+ years in power electronics or motor drive design and application engineering. Hands-on experience with inverter systems, motor control algorithms, and AC/DC conversion. - Technical Expertise: - Strong fundamentals in motor drive systems and power electronics. - Proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout (Altium preferred). - Familiarity with simulation tools (PLECS, LTSpice, Simplis). - Knowledge of magnetic component design (inductors, transformers). - Preferred: - Experience with motor control firmware (FOC, PWM techniques). - Understanding of industrial standards for motor drives and safety compliance. - Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and customer-facing skills. - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. At Renesas, you will have the opportunity to launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across various Product Groups and corporate functions. You can make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet global customers' evolving needs. Renesas offers a flexible and inclusive work environment, including remote work options and Employee Resource Groups to help you excel from day one. Join Renesas and shape the future together. As a talented Senior Applications Engineer at Renesas, you will be responsible for developing advanced reference designs and providing expert technical support for motor drive applications using high-voltage GaN (Gallium Nitride) and power electronics technologies. Your primary focus will be on enabling AC motor control, inverter systems, and variable-speed drives for industrial automation, robotics, and energy-efficient systems. By collaborating with customers, influencing product definition, and creating technical collateral, you will accelerate the adoption of next-generation motor drive solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Product Definition & Application Expertise - Contribute to defining new products optimized for motor drive applications. - Provide technical insights for roadmap planning and feature prioritization. - Reference Design Development - Design and validate motor drive reference designs and evaluation boards using GaN-based power stages. - Ensure compliance with performance, thermal, EMI, and reliability requirements. - Customer Support & Enablement - Deliver expert technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and design reviews. - Conduct training sessions and workshops on motor drive design best practices. - Technical Documentation - Develop application notes, design guides, and white papers focused on motor drive systems. - Communicate product benefits and integration strategies effectively. - Feedback Integration - Gather customer feedback and relay insights to influence product improvements. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Ph.D. preferred but not required. - Experience: 5+ years in power electronics or motor drive design and application engineering. Hands-on experience with inverter systems, motor control algorithms, and AC/DC conversion. - Technical Expertise: - Strong fundamentals in motor drive systems and power electronics. - Proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout (Altium