Company Overview
Renesas is a global, multi-billion dollar; publicly-traded company headquartered in Japan, with subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide.
We provide hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of the electronics you rely on every day. You may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Ours is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data centers, and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our solutions drive products developed by major innovators around the world. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics.
Summary
Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of the electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Headquartered in Japan and publicly traded, Renesas has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. It is a dynamic, multi-cultural tech company where employees can learn, mentor and thrive. It brings together the strong financial foundation of a multi-billion dollar global operation and the flexibility and velocity of a smaller organization. Fueled by the Intersil and IDT integrations in 2017 and 2019, Renesas is now poised to extend its share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data center, and strengthen its presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our solutions are at the heart of products developed by the major innovators around the world. Join us and be part of what's next in electronics.
Renesas Electronics is looking for a full-time Jr. Applications Engineer at our Tempe (AZ) or Duluth/Atlanta (GA) locations with August 31st or earlier start date.
Job Description
As an Applications Engineer at Renesas you will work directly with system architects, validation engineers and the applications engineering team on configuring Renesas' flagship timing devices focused on the 5G market.
Your primary focus will be on performance optimization of our RF PLL devices, with a strong emphasis on analog PLL optimization. This will require extensive lab work and customized scripting, as well as interacting with cross-functional teams, to achieve the best performance possible.
Position Requirements
- BSE or Masters in Electrical Engineering
- Coursework in circuit analysis.
- Good understanding of frequency domain signals analysis, including BODE plots, FFTs, spectrum analysis.
- Experience using scripting languages (Python preferred)
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Self-starter, not afraid to ask questions and seek guidance
- Curious with a strong desire to grow
- Good attention to detail.
Optional Requirements:
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and function generators
- Knowledge of PLL architecture or other closed loop systems
- Knowledge of transmission line effects and termination schemes (CMOS, LVPECL, LVDS, etc.)
- Solder and rework experience
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