About the job
Join Renesas Electronics as a Senior Power Electronics Test Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in the development and validation of cutting-edge GaN power devices. Your responsibilities will include designing SALT/HTOL test circuits and systems, analyzing device performance in power converter circuits, creating MCU firmware for automated testing, and providing essential support in magnetics design. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and prepare detailed documentation to ensure reliable and repeatable long-duration testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Power Converter Topology Analysis and Test System Development
- Evaluate GaN device behavior within various power converter circuits.
- Translate circuit and device behavior into specific SALT/HTOL stress conditions.
- Design test circuits that apply required stress levels safely and consistently.
- MCU Firmware Development
- Create and maintain C/C++ firmware for test automation, system control, and data collection.
- Magnetics Support
- Assist in designing and optimizing inductors and transformers for high-frequency GaN test setups.
- Documentation & Communication
- Prepare clear documentation for test procedures, system configurations, and updates.
- Generate concise technical reports summarizing waveform observations, converter behavior, and reliability outcomes.
- Contribute to internal knowledge systems to ensure lessons learned are retained and reusable.