Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Renesas Electronics America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Sr.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- 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
- 6 certified filings for “Sr. Staff Application Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in TX: $132k–$180k, median $167k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. 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
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer - ECAD Library Development to lead the development, review, automation, and release of ECAD models supporting semiconductor product launches. The role requires strong expertise in Altium Designer, semiconductor package interpretation, ECAD library management, and automation-driven productivity improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, review, and release ECAD Symbols, PCB Footprints, and 3D Models using Altium Designer.
• Support NPI activities by delivering high-quality ECAD models within launch schedules.
• Verify datasheets, package drawings, pin mapping, alternate functions, electrical types, and IPC-compliant land patterns.
• Develop packages including QFN, DFN, LGA, LQFP, QFP, BGA, CSP, WLCSP, SOP, SSOP, and TSSOP.
• Drive ECAD quality through design reviews, standardization, and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with global Business Units, Product Engineering teams, and external vendors.
• Support web-library releases and configuration management activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical reviews.
Required Skills:
• Strong hands-on experience with Altium Designer.
• Expertise in ECAD Symbol, Footprint, and 3D Model Development.
• Good understanding of IPC-7351, PCB manufacturing, and semiconductor package standards.
• Ability to interpret datasheets, package outlines, and pin-function tables.
• Experience in pin mapping validation, electrical type verification, and quality reviews.
• Knowledge of Python, Altium Scripting, VBA, or automation tools.
• Familiarity with Jira, Excel-based tracking, and ECAD library release workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Experience in semiconductor ECAD library development.
• Exposure to automation-driven ECAD development and large component library management.
Desired Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple NPI projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and collaboration with global teams.
• Passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement.
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 more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .
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