Senior Staff Field Applications Engineer – High Voltage

1. Lead GridtoCore Power Architecture Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical interface to hyperscale datacenter and AI customers for highvoltage (400V / 800V) power architectures
• Drive earlystage architectural influence with customer power system and platform teams
• Translate system requirements into clear architecture proposals and tradeoffs
• Support boardlevel bringup validation and debug in customer labs and internal labs
• Act as a technical mentor for other FAEs especially in highvoltage and systemlevel topics
• Support multiple customers and programs in parallel while maintaining high technical credibility and ownership

2. Drive 800V Power Conversion Strategy

• Lead customer engagement for:
  • 800V to 48V DCX (LLCbased DC transformers)
  • 800V to 12V direct downconversion paths
  • HV hotswap protection and energy storage integration
• Help customers evaluate:
  • Multistage vs direct conversion approaches
  • Efficiency vs density vs thermal constraints
• Position differentiated solutions in a rapidly emerging competitive 800V ecosystem

3. Own 48V Intermediate Bus and GPU Power Delivery

• Drive architecture and implementation of 48Vbased power delivery systems
• Lead solutions for:
  • 48V to 12V IBC designs (4:1 conversion)
  • 48V to 6V GPU rails (8:1 conversion and multiphase buck)
  • Highdensity highcurrent delivery for nextgeneration GPU platforms
• Support customer transition toward:
  • Direct 6V architectures
  • Higher current density and reduced form factor constraints
• Act as a key technical authority for GPU boardlevel power scaling challenges

4. Enable SystemLevel Solutions and ProofofConcepts

• Drive adoption of complete solutions not just components
• Engage with internal teams to develop and deploy:
  • Highvoltage DC/DC platforms
  • 48V multiphase buck and IBC solutions
  • Endtoend power conversion reference designs
• Support customers through:
  • Early architecture definition
  • Board bringup and validation
  • Performance optimization and characterization

5. Influence Product Direction and Technology Roadmaps

• Identify gaps in:
  • Power density and efficiency
  • Integration and system usability
  • Documentation and tools
• Translate customer needs into clear actionable roadmap inputs across:
  • GaN SiC MOSFET technologies
  • Controllers drivers and system solutions
• Influence nextgeneration products aligned with emerging AI infrastructure needs

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in power electronics or system architecture
• Strong experience with highvoltage systems (400V to 800V)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Datacenter or AI platform power architectures
  • HVDC distribution and intermediate bus design
  • Highpower DC/DC conversion at kW scale
• Proven handson lab expertise in bringup debug and validation
• Experience working directly with hyperscale or large enterprise customers
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence technical and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with AI accelerators GPUs or highpower server platforms
• Expertise in:
  • LLC / DCX architectures
  • IBC (48V to 12V / 6V)
  • Multiphase VR and highcurrent GPU power delivery
• Familiarity with GaN and SiC technologies
• Proven track record influencing system architecture decisions
• Ability to operate independently in fastmoving highimpact environments

Why This Role

• Work directly with industryleading AI and hyperscale customers
• Shape the transition to 800V datacenter power architectures
• Own endtoend system engagement from grid to GPU
• Influence both customer platforms and internal product direction
• Operate at Senior Staff level with broad crossfunctional impact

Additional Information :

The expected annual pay range for this position is $150000K-$220000K. This position is also eligible for commission pay.  Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical health savings account (with applicable medical plan) dental vision health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts pre-tax commuter benefits life insurance AD&D and pet addition to elective benefit options benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D LTD short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time paid holidays and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources

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.
 
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• 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.    

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time