Staff Package Development Engineer

About the role

The Package Development Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and industrializing semiconductor package solutions that meet product performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule requirements. This role works closely with cross-functional teams, including silicon design, package design, manufacturing, reliability, quality, and OSAT partners to bring new package technologies from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and industrialize semiconductor package solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including silicon design, package design, manufacturing, reliability, quality, and OSAT partners
• Bring new package technologies from concept through high-volume manufacturing
• Work closely with OSAT partners to develop and qualify semiconductor packages
• Conduct package reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations
• Support automotive-grade product qualification and reliability standards
• Drive complex technology development activities in a global environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in semiconductor package development, package integration, or advanced packaging technologies
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor assembly processes, including Wafer backgrind, Wafer dicing, Die attach, Flip-chip assembly, Wire bonding, Underfill, Encapsulation and molding, Ball attach, Package singulation, Surface-mount technology (SMT)
• Experience developing and qualifying semiconductor packages in collaboration with OSAT partners
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Experience conducting package reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional global teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
• Experience with advanced packaging technologies such as: Flip-Chip CSP (FCCSP), System-in-Package (SiP), Fan-Out Packaging (FOPLP/FOWLP), Wafer-Level Packaging (WLP/WLCSP), 2.5D/3D Packaging
• Knowledge of package thermal, mechanical, and electrical characterization techniques
• Experience supporting automotive-grade product qualification and reliability standards
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives, packaging materials selection, and cost optimization techniques

Key Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Engineering rigor and attention to detail
• Innovation and research mindset
• Project ownership and execution
• Cross-functional leadership
• Vendor and supplier management
• Effective technical communication
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced development environment
• Continuous learning and improvement orientation

Additional Information

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.

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.