Principal Package Design Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Packaging Engineer to lead the development and integration of next-generation packaging solutions for high-performance semiconductors and electronic products. This role will focus on advanced package architectures, assembly processes, thermal and mechanical reliability, and cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, including:
• Flip-chip, Chip Embedding
• Wafer-level packaging (WLP/FOWLP)
• Panel-level packaging (laminate, molding)
• 2.5D/3D packaging
• System-in-package (SiP)
• Ball grid array (BGA/CSP)
• Define package architecture based on electrical, thermal, mechanical, reliability, and cost requirements.
• Drive package technology selection and development for new product introductions.
• Work closely with IC design, substrate, board, thermal, reliability, and manufacturing teams to ensure package compatibility and performance.
• Oversee package layout reviews, stack-up definition, material selection, and interconnect strategy.
• Perform and guide simulations and analysis related to:
• Signal integrity / power integrity
• THERMAL PERFORMANCE
• Mechanical stress / warpage
• Develop assembly flows and process requirements for OSATs and manufacturing partners.
• Lead package qualification activities, including DOE planning, failure analysis, and reliability testing.
• Resolve packaging-related issues during NPI prototype builds, qualification, and production ramp.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal/external manufacturing partners on process improvements, material evaluation, and yield optimization.
• Create and maintain package specifications, design rules, process documentation, and technical reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across packaging initiatives.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging or advanced electronics packaging.
• Strong knowledge of advanced packaging technologies, materials, and assembly processes.
• Experience with package reliability testing and qualification standards.
• Deep understanding of thermal, mechanical, and electrical interactions in package design.
• Experience working with OSATs, substrate vendors, assembly houses, and semiconductor supply chains.
• Ability to troubleshoot packaging failures and drive root cause/corrective action.
• Strong project leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with power semiconductor devices and packaging including Si/SiC/GaN MOSFETS, Power Modules, Intelligent Power modules and their applications in consumer and industrial, automotive, performance computing, AI/ML hardware or mobile products.
• Hands-on experience with tools for package design and simulation such as: Cadence Allegro Package Designer, Solid works, ANSYS, COMSOL, JMP / Minitab.
• Knowledge of JEDEC standards, IPC standards, and semiconductor qualification methods.
• Experience in W2W, D2W, D2D 3D heterogeneous integration and chiplet-based packaging.

Additional Information

The base salary range $195,000 - $240,000 represents the good faith estimate of the hourly wage or salary range that the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hire. Actual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, skillset, and internal equity.

Renesas 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.