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Senior Staff Product Engineer
Renesas Electronics America INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CALIFORNIA, 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 roles1 certified filing for “Principal Product Marketing Specialist (Sales Engineer)” (Sales Engineers) in CA: $255k–$255k, median $255k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($175,000 - $220,000) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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
Analog and Mixed Signal Business Unit (AMS) is looking for a Snr Staff Product Engineer to join our team to drive the product development of state-of-the-art products. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team to bring a product to volume production starting from product conception to production release. The job scope includes but is not limited to, development of the test plan to ensure datasheet specifications are met. Own the qualification plan and the execution to comply with various JEDEC/AEC quality standards. Own product quality assessment through reliability tests. Collaborate with multi-functional teams such as Design, Test, Applications and Failure Analysis teams during first silicon debug and to root cause field failures. Creation and maintenance of product BOM. Monitor production data to address yield and quality deficiencies using statistical analysis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Full PE product lifecycle ownership from concept to end of life with a focus on ensuring the delivery of the highest quality products to our end customers • Provide support for DfT, Product releases and Qualifications in Penang • Compliance to Jedec and AEC standards • Datasheet and automotive compliance reports • Real time customer support for design, product and quality related issues • Temperature/Voltage/Process characterization and production limit setting • Product new product introduction and yield ownership • Product BOM release and maintenance • Excursion management for both suppliers and customers • Use commercially available yield tools for yield improvement and monitoring, generate weekly reports and review with PE teams • KPI achievement in product related deliverables including NPI execution and velocity, product cost (Gross margin improvements), product quality performance and failure analysis cycle times • PAT, SYL, SBL, SPC limit and disposition optimizations to protect quality without excessive waste • 12+ years experience in product engineering. • Familiarity with ATE tester platforms (eg. Teradyne J750, Advantest 93K) • Knowledge of analog and mix-signal circuitry and the common building blocks, device physics, test methodology and DFT knowledge • Experience with common lab test equipment (DC power supply, oscilloscope, multi-meters etc). Bench characterization experience is a plus • Familiarity with JEDEC/AEC qualification standards and stress test conditions. Experience with qual hardware/software development would be preferred • Experience in yield management tools such as JMP and Spotfire. Apply statistical analysis to isolate the issue and make data-driven decisions • Ability to managing supplier excursions and customer escalations through problem solving • Knowledge of Semiconductor Failure Analysis is preferable • Strong verbal and written communication skills • A good team player. Effective in fast paced, dynamic work environment EDUCATION: • BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering • MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred The expected annual pay range for this position is $175,000 - $220,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. 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