Graduate Field Applications Engineer

Job description

San Jose, CA - 100% onsite Field Applications Engineer (NCG) – Datacenter & Power Solutions 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 successful candidate will work alongside experienced Field Applications Engineers and Power Systems Engineers to support customer designs, perform validation and characterization of power solutions, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and assist customers in deploying industry-leading power management technologies. The role is based in San Jose, CA and will support customers in the Bay area while utilizing Renesas' engineering laboratory in San Jose for hands-on validation, testing, and debug activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Entry-level training and role progression: The position starts with hands-on training under a senior FAE, focusing on customer design development, technical reviews, troubleshooting, and product evaluation, with the role evolving into a full Field Applications Engineer responsible for technical pre-sales and post-sales support.

Core responsibilities

Responsibilities include 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

The FAE aims 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.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years experience or a recent Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be self-motivated Team players capable of handling multiple tasks Knowledge of the semiconductor industry - as a plus.