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Renesas Electronics · Chandler, AZ

# Principal ESD Engineer

Chandler, Arizona, United States Full-time Senior individual contributor Operations 

Listed on Renesas Electronics’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description
- Renesas is seeking a recognized ESD expert to drive ESD methodology, IP development, and sign-off verification for advanced semiconductor products, including FinFET technologies and high-speed interfaces.

### Key Responsibilities
- Lead ESD architecture development for advanced-node semiconductor products.
- Design and optimize custom ESD protection devices, clamps, and ESD IP solutions.
- Provide co-design support to maximize both performance and ESD protection robustness.
- Lead ESD sign-off reviews and risk assessments for complex SoCs and mixed-signal products.
- Develop and maintain automated ESD verification methodologies and flows.
- Support silicon characterization using HBM, CDM, TLP, VF-TLP, and Latch-Up testing.
- Drive root-cause analysis of ESD-related failures and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with foundries, EDA vendors, and internal design teams.

## Qualifications
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of semiconductor ESD design experience.
- Strong knowledge of: ESD device physics, HBM, CDM, TLP, VF-TLP, Latch-Up, Advanced CMOS and FinFET technologies.
- Hands-on experience with ESD protection design for FinFET SoCs and SerDes products.
- Hands-on experience in ESD cell design and custom ESD IP development.
- Strong knowledge of ESD sign-off methodologies and verification techniques.
- Experience with Calibre PERC or equivalent ESD verification tools.
- Proven ability to develop and deploy ESD methodologies across multiple product families and technology nodes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in complex cross-functional engineering environments.
- Strong initiative, collaboration, and ownership, with a proven track record of driving results under aggressive timelines.
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear technical reports, design reviews, and engineering recommendations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical risks, recommendations, and methodologies across global teams including Japan, Europe and Asia.

### Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Calibre PERC rule decks.
- Experience supporting advanced-node AI, HPC, networking, memory, or data-center products.
- Experience with IEC/EMC or system-level ESD considerations.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Renesas Electronics’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000155852301-principal-esd-engineer)

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