Field Applications Engineer (FAE) - Renesas Electronics

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 and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate in Electrical Engineering or related fields to join us as Field Applications Engineers in our Detroit office. In this role, the candidate will collaborate closely with Sales, Field Applications Engineers, and Applications Engineers to advance automotive technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on the next generation of Renesas Automotive Products while developing technical skills and customer-facing communication within a global team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support customer design-ins of Renesas Automotive System-On-Chip products for advanced automotive applications.
• Provide hands-on technical support in resolving customer issues, ensuring optimal utilization of Renesas products.
• Review electrical circuits with senior engineers and assist in embedded software debugging.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams for product requirement analysis, technical reviews, benchmarking, and troubleshooting.
• Learn and apply your knowledge in real-world applications and the semiconductor industry.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively address customer concerns and foster positive relationships.
• A team-oriented mindset, ready to contribute to innovative projects and collaborative efforts.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and their applications in the automotive systems.
• Familiarity with Linux OS and debugging on embedded systems is a plus.
• Any hands-on support or research experience in the automotive sector, especially involving electrical circuits and embedded software, will be a plus.
• Passion for automotive technologies and a willingness to learn and apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

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 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 remain agile and fearless as we accelerate our growth, encouraging everyone to play an active role with an entrepreneurial mindset and accountability.     
 
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 automotive, industrial, infrastructure, IoT, and sustainable products and solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs and help people and communities thrive tomorrow.  

• 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 Day 1.    
   

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  
 

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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.