Co-op Applications Engineer

Summer 2026 Co-op

Ottawa - 100% onsite

3 months - May - August

Must be currently enrolled full time in a university degree program pursing a bachelor or master degree.  Must not have graduated before September 2026

As a Co-op Applications Engineer at Renesas you learn about Renesas flagship timing devices for the wireless and data center markets. Your primary focus will be measuring the typical performance of our phase locked loop (PLL) devices on the bench and automating this measurement. This will require extensive lab work and Python scripting. Through this project you will learn about the devices and their uses.

Qualifications :

- Working toward a Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

- Coursework in circuit analysis and control system theory.

- Good understanding of frequency domain signals analysis including BODE plots FFTs spectrum analysis.

- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and function generators

- Familiarity with Python

- 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:

- Knowledge of PLL architecture as an example of a closed loop control system

- Knowledge of transmission line effects and termination schemes (CMOS LVPECL LVDS etc.)

- Solder and rework experience

- Lab automation techniques and approaches using Python

Additional Information :

This posting is for a new vacancy.  The expected hourly pay range for this position is $26/hr - $31/hr. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that the final offer amount including any applicable bonuses will be dependent on geographic location relevant experience and skillset of the candidate. 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose To Make Our Lives Easier. As the industrys 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 22000 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.     

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark  

Join Renesas. Lets Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics Canada Ltd. (Renesas Canada) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race national or ethnic origin colour creed or religion age sex (including gender and pregnancy) sexual orientation marital or civil status same-sex partnership status family status disability and any other characteristic protected by law. Renesas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. For more information please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Export Control Compliance Condition

Renesas Canada must at all times comply with U.S. and Canadian export control legislative requirements. Current U.S. export control laws require that Renesas Canada obtain a U.S. government export license prior to employing persons in positions with access to certain technology. All positions at Renesas Canada have direct or indirect access to this technology.   As a result it is necessary for Renesas Canada to determine if it would need an export license for new do so we ask all candidates for employment whether their most recent country of citizenship or permanent residence is one of the countries specified in the export controls laws or regulations.

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Successful candidates must be eligible to meet the requirements of U.S. export control regulations including (if applicable) the issuance of any required export license prior to starting employment at Renesas Canada. The decision whether to or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas Canada.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time