Graduate Application Engineer

ENTRY LEVEL ROLE - RECENT BACHELOR'S CANDIDATES

This job is 100% onsite in Tempe, AZ.  We are considering local talent first as relocation will not be provided.

As a Graduate Application 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.

• Bachelor's (not Master's) 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

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.