Graduate Field Applications Engineer

About the Role

Renesas is seeking a highly motivated New College Graduate (NCG) to join our Field Applications Engineering team supporting strategic AI, datacenter, server, networking, and high-performance computing customers. This position is designed for engineers who are passionate about power electronics, power conversion, and system-level power delivery. The role is based in San Jose, CA and will support customers in the Bay area.

Key Responsibilities

• Entry-level training and role progression: Starts with hands-on training under a senior FAE, focusing on customer design development, technical reviews, troubleshooting, and product evaluation. The role will evolve into a full Field Applications Engineer responsible for technical pre-sales and post-sales support.
• Core responsibilities: Troubleshooting power supply circuits, assisting with component selection and board layout, conducting schematic and layout reviews, modifying evaluation boards for demos, and supporting customers on-site to resolve product-related issues.
• Sales and customer engagement: Aim to secure design wins, provide competitive analysis, guide sales strategies, maintain communication with marketing and management, and build close relationships with customers, sales teams, and distributors to advance Renesas products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience supporting customers in the Bay area.
• Utilizing Renesas' engineering laboratory in San Jose for hands-on validation, testing, and debug activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years experience or a recent Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry - as a plus.