Staff Application Engineer

Job Description

About this role:

As a global leader in microcontrollers, Renesas has built a trusted reputation by delivering robust MCUs/MPUs, optimized and efficient embedded solutions, and driving innovation for future technologies. Motor control is one of our core areas of expertise, making this an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team and contribute to transforming the world of motion control for a better tomorrow.

• Deliver comprehensive technical support to Renesas customers on motor control solutions.
• Provide effective technical assistance to the Renesas marketing and sales teams in design activities.
• Develop, test and validate motor control firmware on evaluation kits and real hardware platforms.
• Be the subject matter expert on MCUs, motor control peripherals (ADCs, PWMs, DACs, Timers etc.) and motor control algorithms.
• Lead and facilitate training sessions and evaluations of Renesas motor control solutions for customers and sales teams.
• Collaborate closely with the core engineering team to develop and optimize motor control solutions.
• Manage technical projects with partners and design houses.

Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of industrial experience in motor control engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C programming is essential.
• In‑depth knowledge of electric motors (BLDC, PMSM, ACIM etc.), power electronics, and control systems.
• Extensive experience developing motor control software for algorithms such as Field‑Oriented Control (FOC) – both sensored and sensorless, trapezoidal control, V/f control, and Direct Torque Control (DTC).
• Solid understanding of current sensing methods, including single, dual, and triple shunt techniques.
• Experience with motor control simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink is desirable.
• Good grasp of hardware design and schematics related to microcontrollers and power inverter circuits.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, current and voltage probes, dynamo meters etc.
• Comfortable working with high voltage systems.
• Prior experience working with Renesas microcontrollers is an advantage.
• Knowledge of system‑level applications such as mixers, grinders, air conditioners, refrigerators, and similar appliances is a plus.
• Exposure to machine learning techniques is a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with a proactive mindset.
• Travel requirement: 25%.
• Work location:
  
  Renesas India office in Bengaluru.

Preferred candidate:

• Self‑sufficient, quick learner with a hands‑on approach who can deliver results in a diligent manner.

Renesas Electronics Corporation delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs), analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, home electronics, office automation, and information communication technology applications that help shape a limitless future.

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 21,000 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.”

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