Principal Product Engineer, Battery Management System (BMS)

The Principal Product Engineer for BMS is a highly experienced and technically proficient role responsible for the successful characterization, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing release of BMS ICs for automotive applications. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with deep knowledge of automotive quality and safety standards (AEC-Q100, APQP, ISO 26262) and a strong understanding of IC design, test, and manufacturing processes. This role is a critical link between the design, test, applications, and quality assurance teams, ensuring that the BMS IC meets all functional, performance, and reliability requirements throughout its lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Product Qualification and Reliability: • Lead and manage the qualification of new BMS products, ensuring compliance with automotive standards such as AEC-Q100 for stress qualification. • Develop, execute, and oversee comprehensive product reliability plans.   • Characterization and Validation: • Develop and implement characterization plans to fully test and validate the performance of BMS ICs, covering all features and operating conditions. • Work closely with design and test engineers to create robust and efficient test programs for both characterization and high-volume manufacturing.   • Statistical Data Analysis: • Apply advanced statistical analysis techniques to product data for process monitoring, yield optimization, and test limit definition. • Utilize statistical tools to identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.   • Automotive Quality and Functional Safety: • Serve as the product expert for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation. • Drive functional safety (ISO 26262) compliance by supporting safety mechanism validation, fault injection testing, and reporting as part of the overall IC safety case.   • Problem Solving and Failure Analysis: • Lead cross-functional teams in the analysis of customer returns and production test failures to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions. • Utilize techniques such as 8D methodology for formal problem-solving and reporting.   • BS or MS in in Electrical/Electronic Engineering • 12+ years experience in product engineering. A strong analog circuit background is a must. • 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 PDF Exensio, JMP. Apply statistical analysis to isolate the issue and make data-driven decision • 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 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