Module Development Engineer Jobs in Glendale, AZ

Seeking an experienced Product Engineer (PE) to own the technical readiness, manufacturability, and lifecycle performance of advanced power modules from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume production and sustaining. This role is accountable for end-to-end product execution across design, test, quality, assembly, and manufacturing to deliver performance, quality, cost, and schedule targets at scale. 

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scaling its AI-focused power delivery business. Products include high-performance digital power VRMs, multiphase controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), Vertical Power Stages (SPS with integrated capacitors and multiple silicon die), Power Towers (power modules integrating multiple SPS-equivalents with capacitors and inductors), and power MOSFETs.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Own product engineering execution for advanced power modules from NPI through high-volume production and sustaining 

• Own the manufacturability of advanced power modules, driving robust assembly processes across OSAT and internal manufacturing sites 

• Establish and enforce assembly workmanship standards, ensuring compliance with IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) 

• Drive cross-functional alignment across Design, Test, Quality, and Manufacturing to enable scalable, high-yield module production 

• Lead resolution of assembly-related excursions, including die attach, clip attach, solder integrity, and module-level defects 

• Lead product bring-up, characterization, and silicon readiness in partnership with Design, Test, and Applications teams 

• Define and maintain product specifications, limits, and guard-bands based on silicon behavior and manufacturing capability 

• Lead yield analysis, parametric trend monitoring, and root-cause investigations 

• Drive cost, yield, and cycle-time improvement through data-driven analysis 

• Own manufacturing release, qualification execution, and product change management (PCNs) 

• Serve as the technical escalation owner for production issues, customer returns, and corrective actions 

• Support critical customer engagements on product, quality, and manufacturing topics as needed 

• 10% travel

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred, particularly for roles involving module packaging, thermomechanical behavior, and assembly optimization. 

Experience & Skills:  

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor product engineering, manufacturing engineering, or test engineering, with demonstrated ownership from NPI through high-volume production 

• Strong technical depth in semiconductor power products and advanced power module manufacturing 

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret statistical results and drive decisions 

• Working knowledge of new product development, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing transfer 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with customers and cross-functional teams 

• Proven ability to lead complex technical decisions, escalations, and execution across organizations 

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.