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Senior Power Management Applications Engineer
Renesas Electronics America INC · 🇺🇸 Austin, TEXAS, US
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 18 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Renesas Electronics America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Sr. Staff Field Applications Engineer” (Sales Engineers) in MI: $152k–$152k, median $152k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Renesas Electronics America INC
The US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 18 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
As a member of our Power Management business unit, you will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of Renesas’ industry-leading power management solutions. You will collaborate closely with product definition, marketing, and field teams to develop innovative Winning Combinations (Success Stories), support key customer tier-1 designs, and define the next generation of highly efficient DC-DC and multiphase power solutions. Hands on experience with DC/DC power conversion is required, including familiarity with digital multiphase PWM controllers. Responsibilities • Customer Engineering: Provide on-site and remote technical support to internal and external teams, conducting root-cause analysis and debugging. • Power Electronics Engineering: Develop a comprehensive, system-level understanding of customer applications to inform new product development. • Design-In Support: Lead product promotion and design-in activities, including power tree architecture and power delivery system debugging. • Product Definition: Contribute to the definition of innovative, differentiated products based on technical requirements and market needs. • Hardware Review: Perform schematic capture and PCB layout reviews for both internal evaluation boards and customer designs. • Simulation: Develop and execute simulations of power converter circuits and systems for development and resolution of technical issues. • Technical Training: Provide training on product usage and DC-DC converter fundamentals to Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and customer engineering teams. • Excellent organizational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. • Prior experience with power IC, MOSFET, control loop, digital controllers, multi-phase buck • Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and function generators. • Experience with analog circuit modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SIMPLIS and PSpice) is required. • Advanced knowledge of DC/DC converter topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, charge pump, and intermediate bus converters. • Schematic capture and PCB design tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, and Cadence. • Knowledge of Intel SVID/AMD SVI and PMBus/AVSBus power management interfaces is a plus. • Knowledge of control theory, closed-loop compensation, and stability margin analysis. • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Education • BSEE/BSECE with 7+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE (preferred) with 5+ years of experience. 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