Senior Staff Application Engineer
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - Renesas Electronics in Catania
ph3Job Description /h3 pbHelp define the next generation of power delivery solutions for AI and high-performance computing, from architecture exploration and proof of concept through silicon product definition and laboratory validation. /b /p pbAs a Senior Staff Application Engineer in the Renesas Power Computing Business Unit, you will operate at the intersection of power system architecture, converter design and semiconductor product definition. /b You will explore state-of-the-art and emerging DC/DC converter topologies that address the rapidly increasing power demands of modern AI and compute ASICs. This fast-moving market rewards strong technical judgment, inventive thinking, quick execution and adaptability. /p pYou will work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, IC Design, Applications, Packaging, Technology and Marketing teams. In this highly visible technical role, you will provide forward-looking expertise across electrical design, magnetics, power electronics, control and digital technologies, while influencing product roadmaps and solution strategy. /p pYou will join an experienced team focused on power converter architecture, implementation and validation. Your contribution will span the complete development path: creating converter proof‑of‑concept platforms, developing detailed simulation models, translating system requirements into new silicon product specifications, and optimizing solutions for power density, reliability, cost, scalability and flexibility. /p h3What You Will Do /h3 ul liDefine and evaluate next-generation power conversion architectures for AI and high-performance computing platforms. /li liLead technology pathfinding,
topology studies and proof‑of‑concept development for high-performance DC/DC converters. /li liDevelop detailed electrical and system‑level models using SIMPLIS and other appropriate simulation environments. /li liTranslate system‑level and customer requirements into device‑level specifications that support new silicon product definition. /li liPlan and execute converter characterization, including data collection, data analysis and correlation between simulation and bench measurements. /li liDrive the progressive tuning and improvement of converter performance throughout the development lifecycle. /li liDevelop automated measurement, characterization and validation setups to improve speed, repeatability and data quality. /li liGuide schematic and PCB implementation, with particular focus on component placement, power‑stage layout, signal integrity, thermal performance and manufacturability. /li liCustomize proposed solutions to address customer application requirements and support technical engagement with key stakeholders. /li liProvide technical leadership across disciplines and communicate complex findings clearly to engineering, product and business teams. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul li10+ years of relevant experience in power conversion,
power management, semiconductor applications or related system design. /li liStrong experience in the design, modeling, development and laboratory validation of high-performance power converters across low-voltage and high-voltage domains. /li liDeep understanding of control-loop design, stability analysis, transient response and implementation constraints. /li liSolid knowledge of resonant and non-resonant power conversion topologies, including the ability to evaluate topology trade‑offs at system level. /li liExperience with magnetic component selection or design and an understanding of the relationship between magnetics, switching frequency, efficiency, thermal performance and power density. /li liAbility to move effectively from concept and simulation to hardware implementation, measurement and product definition. /li liBroad technical perspective combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills. /li liMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or a closely related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered. /li /ul h3Preferred Experience /h3 ul liPower delivery architectures for AI accelerators, high-performance computing, data‑center platforms or other high-current digital loads. /li liMultiphase buck converters, point-of-load regulation, voltage regulator architectures or high-current power stages. /li liSIMPLIS or equivalent power electronics simulation tools. /li liPython or similar languages for measurement automation, data processing and visualization. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr