Senior Application Engineer – Low-Voltage GaN, Motor Drive Applications at RenesasElectronics

RenesasElectronics

Bengaluru, KA, in·2d ago

SeniorFull-time

Salary Range

$26,520 - $35,880 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for a talented and driven Applications Engineer to lead the development of advanced reference designs and provide expert customer support for low-voltage motor drive applications using GaN discretes, GaN-based power stages, and GaN driver ICs. This role focuses on enabling BLDC/PMSM motor drives, compact inverter stages, robotics, drones, emobility subsystems, and battery-powered systems where efficiency, switching performance, and power density are critical.

Key Responsibilities

→Contribute to defining new low-voltage GaN FETs, power stages, and integrated driver solutions for motor control applications.
→Provide system-level insight into requirements for battery-powered and lightweight motor drives.
→Influence roadmap and feature prioritization for next-generation GaN ICs and power stages.
→Design, validate, and optimize low-voltage GaN-based motor drive reference designs (e.g., 24–60 V BLDC drives, compact inverter modules).
→Implement high-frequency switching techniques to maximize efficiency, thermal performance, and EMI robustness.
→Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop evaluation boards demonstrating GaN system benefits.
→Deliver expert technical support for customers integrating LV GaN in motor drives, including schematic reviews and troubleshooting.
→Conduct technical trainings, workshops, and in-depth design reviews for key accounts.
→Support customers in transitioning from traditional MOSFETs to GaN-based power stages.
→Create application notes, design guides, white papers, and best-practice guidelines for low-voltage GaN motor drive systems.
→Communicate integration techniques, performance advantages, and GaN-specific design considerations.
→Gather customer insights and use-cases to influence future GaN products and system solutions.
→Work closely with engineering teams to refine device features, packaging, and driving requirements.