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Company Description
About Renesas: Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog / connectivity and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that create these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of the electronic systems you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Renesas employs roughly 22,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics and the world.
About Operations Engineering Division (OED): OED is integral part of operations team that supports all Product Groups, Design and Development teams, and other organizations including Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, Supply change management, Quality, and Procurement. OED provides a platform for managing all process technology and PDK development for both Internal and External Foundry processes. This strong and highly qualified team (mostly MS/PhD) adds strength in developing Process Technology, Test Technology, Foundry Operations, and Yield management. Our world class contributions lead to aggressive NPI strategies and continuous cost and gross margin improvements.
Job Description
The Senior Director of Device Development and Process Technology is a high-level leadership role responsible for leading engineering teams, managing semiconductor process technologies, and architecting ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) solutions across both internal Renesas fabs and external foundries. Strong device/physics/process technology background is a must. Responsibilities include process specifications, compliance matrix, device characterization, device safe operation limits, escalation resolution associated with tape-out and ramp process tech related blockers. Assess business related items including wafer cost modeling and optimization, new investment ROI, competitive benchmark, long term manufacturing strategy and interface into business units, key customers and suppliers

• Lead the definition, optimization, and scaling of advanced active and passive semiconductor devices for all product groups
• Define, develop, and execute plans of record, including schedules, deliverables, and risks
• Lead process definition, documentation, management, and continuous improvement to align with key stakeholders' needs
• Optimize device structures using TCAD simulation tools to maximize performance, power, and area (PPA).
• Drive cross-functional execution within internal foundry and at external foundry partners achieve technology POR KPIs
• Evaluate process window impacts on device characteristics, reliability parameters, and structural variability
• Act as a technical interface between OED & key customers, keeping them up to date on development activities
• Strong sense of ownership & understanding of project schedule & key milestone will be required
• Execute on key technology roadmaps and designs from U.S. R&D sites
• Collaborate with internal and external Manufacturing organizations to ensure required quality and on-time delivery
• Escalate issues in a timely manner and propose and collaborate on corrective actio

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Material Science with focus on Solid-State-Electronics, semiconductors; 15-20 years' experience working in semiconductor Engineering (preferred: team management skills)
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative manner and appropriate level of tension
• Change champion able to identify, implement and execute new processes to continuously improve and challenge organizations
• High degree of professionalism to represent our division and Renesas in customer meetings and other formal reviews / negotiations

Additional Information
The expected annual pay range for this position is $228,000K-$285,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. 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 insurance. In 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 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 22,000 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. Shape Your Future with Us.
Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.
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