OED is the central team that supports all Business Unit Design and Development teams, and other organizations including Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, Foundry Operations, and Test. OED provides a platform for managing all process technology and PDK development for both Internal and External Foundry processes. This strong and highly qualified team (mostly MS/PhD) adds strength in developing Process Technology, Test Technology, Foundry Operations, and Yield management. Our world class contributions lead to aggressive NPI strategies and continuous cost and gross margin improvements.This position can be hands-on technical / individual contributor or a leader (Management) with strong device/physics/process technology background to Lead a small team of device, process technology experts supporting leading edge front-end technologies manufactured within Renesas Japan fabs as well as external foundries.Responsibilities:Device technology responsibilities include developing process specifications, maintaining the compliance matrix, performing device characterization, defining safe operating limits, and resolving escalations related to tape-out and ramp process technology blockers."Assess business related items including wafer cost modeling and optimization, new investment ROI, competitive benchmark, long term manufacturing strategy and interface into business units, key customers and suppliers. Lead assigned process definition, documentation, management, and continuous improvement to align with key stakeholders’ needs and requirementsAct as a technical interface between OED & key customers, keeping them up to date on development activities within Renesas and at foundry partners. Strong sense of ownership & understanding of project schedule & key milestone will be required.Expert interface among OED Engineering teams (including Process Technology, PDK Development, Quality) and Product Groups and Sales/Marketing to ensure smooth NPI to Ramp executionExecute on key technology roadmaps and designs from U.S. R&D sites.Drive programs from initiation through delivery, interfacing with all key stakeholders across functions on technical matters.Collaborate with internal and external Manufacturing organizations to ensure required quality and on-time deliver.Define, develop, and execute plans of record, including schedules, deliverables, and risksExercise creativity to innovate new processes and procedures to achieve established objectivesEscalate issues in a timely manner and propose and collaborate on corrective actions
