Principal Package Design Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Packaging Engineer to lead the development and integration of next-generation packaging solutions for high-performance semiconductors and electronic products. This role will focus on advanced package architectures assembly processes thermal and mechanical reliability and cross-functional collaboration with design manufacturing suppliers and quality teams. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in semiconductor packaging technologies and a strong track record of bringing complex products from concept through qualification and high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and qualification of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions including:
  • Flip-chip Chip Embedding
  • Wafer-level packaging (WLP/FOWLP)
  • Panel-level packaging (laminate molding)
  • 2.5D/3D packaging
  • System-in-package (SiP)
  • Ball grid array (BGA/CSP)
• Define package architecture based on electrical thermal mechanical reliability and cost requirements.
• Drive package technology selection and development for new product introductions.
• Work closely with IC design substrate board thermal reliability and manufacturing teams to ensure package compatibility and performance.
• Oversee package layout reviews stack-up definition material selection and interconnect strategy.
• Perform and guide simulations and analysis related to:
  • Signal integrity / power integrity
  • Thermal performance
  • Mechanical stress / warpage
  • Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Develop assembly flows and process requirements for OSATs and manufacturing partners.
• Lead package qualification activities including DOE planning failure analysis and reliability testing.
• Resolve packaging-related issues during NPI prototype builds qualification and production ramp.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal/external manufacturing partners on process improvements material evaluation and yield optimization.
• Create and maintain package specifications design rules process documentation and technical reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across packaging initiatives.

Qualifications :

Required

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in semiconductor packaging or advanced electronics packaging.
• Strong knowledge of advanced packaging technologies materials and assembly processes.
• Experience with package reliability testing and qualification standards.
• Deep understanding of thermal mechanical and electrical interactions in package design.
• Experience working with OSATs substrate vendors assembly houses and semiconductor supply chains.
• Ability to troubleshoot packaging failures and drive root cause/corrective action.
• Strong project leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred

• Masters or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with power semiconductor devices and packaging including Si/SiC/GaN MOSFETS Power Modules Intelligent Power modules and their applications in consumer and industrial automotive performance AI/ML hardware or mobile products.
• Hands-on experience with tools for package design and simulation such as:
  • Cadence Allegro Package Designer
  • Solid works
  • ANSYS
  • COMSOL
  • JMP / Minitab
• Knowledge of JEDEC standards IPC standards and semiconductor qualification methods.
• Experience in W2W D2W D2D 3D heterogeneous integration and chiplet-based packaging.

Additional Information :

The base salary range listed represents the good faith estimate of the hourly wage or salary range that the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hire. Actual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location relevant experience skillset and internal equity.

Additional Rewards:

• Short-Term Incentive (STI): This position is eligible to participate in the companys annual short-term incentive/bonus program subject to company performance and individual achievements.
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This role is eligible for a new-hire equity grant under the companys long-term incentive guidelines subject to board approval and standard vesting schedules.

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.     
 
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.    

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time