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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.
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What Renesas Electronics America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Staff Application Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $148k–$148k, median $148k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 2 certified filings for “Staff Application Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $148k–$148k, median $148k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($98,500 - $123,100) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated entry-level Application Engineer to join our team focusing on DDR memory solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in validation, implementation, and optimization of DDR memory systems, specifically focusing on power delivery, power consumption, and performance efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to ensure that DDR power systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Product Validation: Validation of new products within the power modules for DDR memory and memory controllers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. This includes heavy bench measurements to collect data and validate full functionality of new products.
• System-level Analysis: Conduct analysis of different DDR modules to identify performance and develop strategies to enhance system power efficiency without compromising performance.
• Tool Development: Create and maintain bench automation software for data collection, as well as simulation models and tools to analyze DDR power consumption at various system levels (e.g., chip, board, and system).
• Customer Support: Provide technical support for DDR power-related issues during product development and integration phases. Work directly with customers to resolve any technical issues or complex power-related challenges.
• Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with design, product, test, packaging and other teams to ensure DDR solutions meet all performance and specification requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, power analysis reports, validation reports and test plans to support internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field). ·
• Experience : basic knowledge of analog and digital electronic circuits, and utilizing basic lab instruments to conduct measurements for data collection and debug. ·
• Skills & Expertise:
• Experience or knowledge of bench validation of analog, digital, and power management devices
• Strong understanding and knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuits (such as amplifiers, temperature sensors, ADC, DAC, voltage regulators, and related power components)
• Automation experience using LabVIEW, Python or similar programming languages is a plus
• Experience with developing customer reports, Application notes, datasheets and other technical collateral is a plus
• Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and customers.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Degree : Master's in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
• Additional Experience:
• Expertise in power modeling and simulation tools will be a plus
• Expertise in hardware design tools will be a plus ·
• Software Skills : Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and tool development.
Why Join Us:
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge DDR technologies and shape the future of high-performance memory systems.
• Work with a highly skilled team of engineers and contribute to impactful projects in the semiconductor industry.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
The expected annual pay range for this position is $98,500 - $123,100. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
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