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Job Summary:
Renesas Electronics is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its purpose to make lives easier. They are seeking a Graduate Power Electronics Test Engineer to ensure the reliable performance of high-voltage GaN power test systems, conducting specialized electronic tests, managing test fixtures, and maintaining laboratory safety protocols.
Responsibilities:
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols for handling high-voltage devices.
• Execute specialized testing procedures and document data with accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct characterization tests on power devices according to engineering specifications.
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot test fixtures as required.
• Operate and maintain essential laboratory equipment (e.g., AC/DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators).
• Oversee general laboratory upkeep, ensuring that the lab environment remains organized, safe, and compliant with relevant standards.
• Assist in the design, verification, and enhancement of test circuits and system hardware.
• Engage in the development, verification, and improvement of test circuits to maximize performance.
• Work collaboratively with software engineers on MCU firmware programming and participate in design reviews.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for test systems.
• Engage in design review sessions to uphold system integrity and performance standards.
• Support the optimization of switching power conversion circuits, with a focus on high-efficiency designs for wide-bandgap semiconductors.
• Contribute to the design of efficient transformers for hard and resonant switching applications.
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 0-2 years experience
• Fundamental knowledge of electronics theory and testing practices
• Competence in utilizing oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and related laboratory equipment
• Skilled in SMT and through-hole soldering and desoldering
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols for handling high-voltage devices
• Execute specialized testing procedures and document data with accuracy and consistency
• Conduct characterization tests on power devices according to engineering specifications
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot test fixtures as required
• Operate and maintain essential laboratory equipment (e.g., AC/DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators)
• Oversee general laboratory upkeep, ensuring that the lab environment remains organized, safe, and compliant with relevant standards
Preferred:
• Proficiency in PCB design, high-voltage and current sensing, with experience in Altium Design
• Experience with C/C++ programming for PWM, UART, and ADC/DAC applications; familiarity with FPGA is beneficial
• Assist in the design, verification, and enhancement of test circuits and system hardware
• Engage in the development, verification, and improvement of test circuits to maximize performance
• Work collaboratively with software engineers on MCU firmware programming and participate in design reviews
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for test systems
• Engage in design review sessions to uphold system integrity and performance standards
• Support the optimization of switching power conversion circuits, with a focus on high-efficiency designs for wide-bandgap semiconductors
• Contribute to the design of efficient transformers for hard and resonant switching applications
Company:
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. Renesas Electronics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.