Global Technology Liaison – Semiconductor R&D and Academic Collaboration

This role is responsible for leading global technology liaison activities with research institutes and academia with a focus on identifying shaping and nurturing mid to longterm semiconductor technology opportunities aligned with Renesas strategic direction.
The position requires both strong technical credibility and the ability to build trustbased longterm relationships which are highly valued in Japanese organizations.

Key Responsibilities

- Working closely with CTO office
- Lead technology liaison activities with leading global research institutes and universities across Europian countries.
- Identify emerging semiconductor technologies and research trends with a mid to longterm perspective
- Initiate structure and support joint research programs and technical collaborations
Act as a technical interface between external partners and internal stakeholders
(R&D business units IP legal and strategy teams)
- Provide clear technical insights and recommendations to internal teams and management
- Support the definition of research themes aligned with Renesas longterm technology roadmap
- Represent Renesas at international conferences workshops and technical forums
- Build and maintain a trusted global technology network over time

Qualifications :

- Solid technical background in semiconductor technologies (e.g. devices process circuits materials packaging or systems)
- Professional experience in R&D technology planning technology strategy or technical partnership roles
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers and researchers at a technical level
- Businesslevel English proficiency for meetings discussions and written communication
- Strong coordination skills and the ability to work across organizational and cultural boundaries
- Willingness to work within a Japanese corporate culture that values collaboration alignment and longterm relationships

- Experience in mid to longterm technology development or advanced research programs
- Handson experience working with research institutes universities or public research organizations
- Experience overseeing or coordinating endtoend development from design through manufacturing for digital or analog semiconductor products
- Experience working in or with Europe and/or North America
- Experience contributing to technology roadmaps or longterm R&D strategy
- PhD or equivalent research experience in a relevant technical field
- Familiarity with joint research frameworks consortiumbased research or governmentfunded programs

Additional Information :

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 21000 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 peoples 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. Lets 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time