Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary

Application and Solution Architect

to define, develop, and drive innovative semiconductor-based system solutions for

next-generation small and large appliances

(e.g., washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, coffee machines, and other white goods).


In this role, you will bridge

market requirements, user experience, and engineering feasibility

to ensure our semiconductor solutions deliver

high energy efficiency, robust performance, safety compliance, and cost-optimized system integration

across appliance platforms.


You will work closely with Product Groups, Sales and FAE, leading Customers, and Ecosystem Partners to shape

platform architectures and solution roadmaps

that enable our customers to accelerate their appliance innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Define and architect

system-level solutions for

small and large appliances

using

MCUs, SoCs, power ICs, sensors

, and

connectivity

components.

Translate customer needs

and

application trends

into

solution requirements

and contribute to

product definitions

and

roadmaps

.

Align

with

Product Groups

and collaborate

cross-functionally

to ensure

system integrity

and

customer value

. Specify

HW/SW partitioning

,

interfaces

,

analog/mixed-signal blocks

,

power management

, and

motor control

strategies. Develop

solution specifications

,

SRDs

,

simulations

, and

reference designs

tailored to

end-equipment

needs. Conduct

system modeling

and

simulation

using tools like

SPICE

,

Simulink

,

PLECS

, and

thermal/magnetic analysis

. Lead or support

customer engagements

,

co-development projects

, and

application-level problem solving

. Ensure compliance with

appliance safety, EMC, and reliability standards

(e.g., IEC/UL household appliance standards). Analyze

energy efficiency regulations, eco-design requirements, and lifecycle cost constraints

to guide design choices. Track

technology and user experience trends in the appliance industry

(e.g., smart features, IoT connectivity, predictive maintenance) and integrate them into solution strategies. Prepare

technology and application roadmaps

aligned with

customer problems

,

market trends

, and

PG strategies

. Drive

PoC development

for

new technologies/products

and validate

solution concepts

. Organize

internal technical trainings

on

system-level applications

. Collaborate with

partner teams

to assess

third-party competencies

and enable integration.

Co-create solutions

with

customers

,

internal teams

, and

ecosystem partners

. Engage with

startups

and

universities

to explore

emerging requirements

and prototype

new ideas

.

Success Metrics & KPIs

Reference Designs Delivered

: Number of complete reference designs or platform architectures created per year.

Design-In Wins

: Number and revenue potential of customer projects influenced or enabled by proposed architectures.

Time-to-Concept

: Average lead time from concept proposal to validated proof-of-concept (target: < 6 months).

Cross-Functional Engagement

: Number of successful collaborations with product groups, marketing, and R&D teams (tracked via joint projects).

Partner Ecosystem Expansion

: Number of new external technology partners or universities engaged and onboarded per year.

Energy Efficiency Gains

: Quantified system-level energy savings achieved in appliance reference designs (e.g., % vs. previous generation).

Customer Feedback Score

: Post-engagement satisfaction rating from OEM/Tier-1 customers.

Training Impact

: Number of internal engineers trained annually and feedback rating from attendees.

Standards Compliance Success

: Ratio of first-pass compliance tests passed for safety/EMC on developed reference designs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. 8+ years of experience in

semiconductor-based system development or application engineering

, ideally with white goods or other appliance platforms. Proven track record in

system architecture, platform design, or embedded development

for small or large appliances. Deep understanding of

embedded systems, power electronics, motor drives (BLDC, inverter), energy management, sensors, and connectivity technolo

gies (e.g., Wi-Fi, BLE, Matter, PLC). Familiarity with

appliance safety and EMC standards

, diagnostics, and reliability engineering. Proficiency in

system-level modeling and simulation tools

(MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, SystemC, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of

embedded firmware structures, and edge/cloud connectivity stacks

. Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills, able to

translate between customer, business, and engineering needs

.

Nice to Have

Experience with

functional safety (IEC 60730, IEC 60335) or cyber-security (IEC 62443)

in appliance systems. Knowledge of

AI/ML on edge devices

for smart features (e.g., adaptive wash cycles, predictive maintenance). Familiarity with

digital twin techniques

or virtual prototyping for appliance platforms. Experience with

energy efficiency design standards

(e.g., EU EcoDesign, Energy Star).

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.


Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape

cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for the global appliance industry.

Dynamic and collaborative environment with

flat hierarchies and strong technical ownership.

Direct impact on

product strategy, customer innovation, and real-world consumer applications.

Competitive compensation,

flexible working models, and international career development opportunities.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘

To Make Our Lives Easier

.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.



With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘

To Make Our Lives Easier

.’



At Renesas, you can:

Launch and advance your career

in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.

Make a real impact

by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.

Maximize your performance and wellbeing

in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?


Join Renesas. Let’s

Shape the Future

together.


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

.


We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

Job title

Senior Staff System Architect – Appliances (f/m/d)

Department

Manufacturing

Location

Munich

Remote

No

Requisition ID

20022316_2025-09-24