Principal Field Applications Engineer - Renesas Electronics

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Renesas Electronics is seeking an experienced MCU Field Application Engineer to manage technical support of both HW and SW for key industrial based customers; to interact with business units where applicable and provide feedback on product ideas, features, and user experiences; to help expand business through the support of technical sales in the North American region.  This position is specific to the Atlantic northeast.

Responsibilities

• Build up close relationships to the technical departments of our customers.
• Provide technical expertise & support to develop Renesas revenues with customers in close cooperation with the related Renesas Sales team
• Solid technical understanding with focus on our MCU and MPU SoC products and relevant solutions.
• Able to demo products and get involved with system level design or in-depth technical support as required.
• Identify new sockets for Renesas by working closely with customers at project design level to achieve design win targets.
• Create, organize, update, and track opportunities and designs.
• Develop a good understanding of customer products and markets, and business requirements. Able to communicate them clearly at all levels internally and highlight critical product needs.
• Understand the competition for us at customers and develop strategies to counter their activity.
• Perform product training and drive local promotion programs.
• Support customers through the whole lifecycle from 1st consultancy through design in to prototyping and production.

• 8-10 years as a field application engineer supporting semiconductors in the technology industry and at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Experience with wireless protocols a plus (WiFi, BLE, NFC, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience in C / C++ embedded programming.
• Experience working with international teams and across functions.
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving capability to interface customer needs & resources.
• Capable of identifying key projects and recommending possible solutions.
• Ability to work independently with strong analytical skills, self-motivation and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Programming experience with tool chains (e.g. Keil, IAR, GCC, etc.), debuggers, etc.
• Capable of communicating technical concepts to a wide audience.
• ARM core and RTOS experience a plus.

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com.

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law.