Product Definer/Systems Engineer

Renesas Electronics
Edinburgh
1 month ago
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We are looking for an experienced Product Definer/Systems Engineer to join our team in Edinburgh.


Main responsibilities:



  • Collaborate with tier 1 and 2 customers, design engineering and product management teams to define system and performance requirements, feature set, and architecture definition for sophisticated IC designs composed of integrated DC-to-DC switching buck and/or boost converters, charge pumps, hybrid power converters, Analog-to-Digital Converters, fuel-gauge, general-purpose monitors, clocking, analog and digital interfaces, and device-to-device communications.
  • Lead creation of technical documentation including Objective Specification, Datasheets, Concept/Marketing Requirements Document.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, IC-level design reviews and board-level design reviews to ensure design integrity and alignment with system requirements.
  • Develop SIMPLIS/Matlab system-level models and FPGA prototypes to evaluate architectural trade-offs and feasibility study of proposed solution. Contribute towards product feasibility in Request for Information and Request for Product phase from customer.
  • Be part of team to evaluate silicon at chip/board level that meets product definition specifications and document errata to support necessary device modifications.
  • Drive customer design in activities and provide technical guidance to ensure successful integration and product launch
  • Support RMA during product development lifecycle to identify and resolve early-stage failures.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Battery Monitoring unit including protection features, Fuel Gauge algorithm, Analog-to-Digital Converters for single and multi-cell serial and parallel batteries for consumer products
  • Experience in DC/DC converters or mixed-signal integrated circuits for portable power or audio electronic products such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, battery chargers, etc.
  • Experience in system or mixed-signal product spec requirements/specifications.
  • Multi-layer, mixed-signal PCB design knowledge.
  • Fluent written and verbal English, excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally <4 weeks per year to work with customers.


  • BS or MS in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar
  • Minimum 7-10 years of working experience in similar field

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ With a diverse team of over 21,000 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. Let’s Shape the Future together.


Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting 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 law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .


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.


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