About the Position

GaN Device/Product Development Engineer

We are seeking a GaN Device/Product Development Engineer to join our team in Kodaira, Japan, focusing on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technologies. This role supports multiple concurrent tape-out flows, ensuring accurate, high-quality mask data delivery while enabling effective collaboration across global and Japanese-speaking teams.

Responsibilities

Layout & Design Support
- Perform and support PCM (Process Control Monitor) layout development and verification.
- Design and maintain alignment mark layouts in compliance with lithography and process requirements.
- Support stepper reticle 1:1 aligner mask layout generation, validation, and optimization.
- Run Design Rule Checks (DRC) and mask data validation.
Tape-Out Flow Management
- Support tape-out operations across multiple flows, ensuring schedule adherence and high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with global and Japanese-speaking stakeholders to drive alignment across design, process, and mask vendors.
- Provide operational support for tape-out activities.
Mask Data Preparation & Signoff
- Execute mask data generation workflows in accordance with foundry requirements.
- Perform mask data verification and signoff, ensuring format accuracy and rule compliance.
- Conduct MEBES data checks to ensure mask write readiness.
Mask Ordering & Logistics
- Manage tape-out (TO) submissions and mask ordering processes.
- Track purchase orders (POs) associated with mask fabrication.
- Coordinate with mask vendors on scheduling, delivery, and issue resolution.
Quality & Compliance
- Perform thorough verification of mask data integrity, PCM structures, and alignment features.
- Ensure all deliverables comply with internal standards and external vendor specifications.

Requirements

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with reticle design and mask data preparation flows.
- Proficiency in layout and verification tools such as Cadence and Calibre, as well as experience working in a Unix/Linux environment; LEDIT experience is a plus.
- A quick learner with strong adaptability, excellent communication skills, and a self-motivated, proactive mindset.
- Japanese language proficiency required. Good communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal English-speaking teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in foundry tape-out processes.
- Experience working in cross-functional, global engineering environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel.
- Effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
- Proactive problem-solving and execution mindset.

We Offer

Career Development: Opportunities to start and advance your career in various departments, deepening your expertise in hardware and software, and gaining diverse business experience.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to the development of innovative products and solutions that meet global customer needs and enhance people's lives.
Supportive Environment: An inclusive workplace with flexible working arrangements, including remote work options, and support for employee resource groups.

About the Company

Renesas, under the purpose "To Make Our Lives Easier," provides embedded semiconductor solutions. As a leader in embedded semiconductors, we offer scalable and comprehensive solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors, including high-performance computing, embedded processing, analog & connectivity, and power. With over 22,000 diverse employees in more than 30 countries, we challenge limits and drive new innovations through digitalization, aiming to develop sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for a better future.

Join us at Renesas to shape the future together.

Location: Kodaira, Japan

Employment Type: Full-time

Remote: No