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.

Job Description

Within the Renesas Operations Engineering Division, we are looking for a project manager to help enable new front-end process technologies at external/internal foundries. The process technologies typically cover HV/BCD and wide bandgap technologies for power applications but can also include Mixed-Signal and RF processes. The technologies enable Renesas design and operation teams to develop state of the art products for some of the world's biggest customers.

This role requires experience in project management as well as an understanding of foundry technologies and tools, semiconductor production process and the interaction with product design.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership of multi-site project teams across globe in the enablement of front-end wafer process technologies.
Full project ownership and go-to person for all internal teams regarding your project
Develop, maintain and execute the project plan for the enablement of new technologies.
Drive project members and other contributors to meet critical milestones and customer commitment.
Track and drive actions for external partners and supplies (foundries and other vendors).
Identify key risks to the program and define mitigation actions to address the risks.
Track and report progress to key stakeholders (including external customers).

Qualifications

Masters/Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field
Prior experience or training (e.g. PMP, Prince2 etc.) in project management
5+ years experience in semiconductor industry, preferably in a foundry/fab
Strong interpersonal skills; influence without authority
Good written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English, Japanese and Mandarin required

Additionally, following is highly desirable:

Work history as a process integration engineer in a semiconductor HVM or R&D environment.
Hands-on experience with process development, technology transfer, and yield ramp.
Solid fundamentals in all unit processes (litho, etch, cleans, CMP, etc.).
Familiarity with GaN technologies and process flow and tools

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting 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 law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Staff Project/Program Management Specialist- foundry Process Technology