Sr Application Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corporation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading embedded semiconductor solution provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Applications Engineer to lead complex mixed-signal IC evaluations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and directly interfacing with customers during design-in and ramp phases. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience, a solid background in Python for test scripts, and a creative approach to deliver technical solutions. The company offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Employee Resource Groups

Remote work option

Qualifications

• Typically 5 – 8 years experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mixed-signal IC evaluations.
• Mentor Junior Applications Engineers.
• Support customers during design-in and ramp phases.

Skills

Experience in Python for test scripts

Ability to produce evaluation plans for complex mixed signal ICs

Familiarity with test equipment

PCB schematic generation

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced engineer passionate about bringing cutting‑edge silicon products to life? We’re looking for a driven Applications Engineer to lead complex mixed‑signal IC evaluations, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and support customers through design‑in and ramp phases. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy owning technical challenges from concept to delivery, this role is for you.

• Perform physical silicon device evaluation at chip and board level and document errata to support necessary device modifications.
• Take on product lead role. This includes planning evaluation, supporting collateral development, reporting to management and customers, and reviewing evaluation documents.
• Support the development of software for automated measurements.
• Independently develop ideas to improve the silicon evaluation flow.
• Interface directly with customers during their design‑in and ramp phases to resolve application and device‑related issues.
• Drive interactions with Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Engineering and Quality Engineering to resolve product issues.
• Mentor Junior Applications Engineers and assist with the hiring and interview process.

Qualifications

• Typically 5 – 8 years experience
• Ability to work with minimal instruction – either independently or collaboratively
• Able to confidently share own expertise and work to others
• Able to make significant contribution to projects, programs and business initiatives with creativity and ingenuity
• Ability to support and mentor junior team members
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Results‑oriented and able to deliver on‑time under a tight schedule
• Flexible to undertake occasional international travel at short notice
• Excellent command of verbal and written English

Essential Technical skills

• Experience in python for use in test scripts
• Ability to produce evaluation plans for complex mixed signal ICs
• Familiar working with test equipment; scopes, source meters, function generators, network analysers etc.
• PCB schematic generation and understand good layout practises

Desirable Technical skills

• Knowledge of switcher topologies
• Knowledge of Class D amplifiers
• Noise and EMC reduction practices and techniques

Additional Information

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 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 our Diversity & 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.