Co-op Applications Engineer - Ottawa, Canada - Renesas Electronics

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    Temporary full time (40 hours/week) Co-op/Intern position for 16 weeks from May 13 to Aug 25, 2023

    As a Co-op Applications Engineer at Renesas, you learn about Renesas' flagship timing devices focused on the Industrial, datacenter, automobile and 5G market. Your primary focus will be measuring the typical performance of our RF PLL devices on the bench. This will require extensive lab work and scripting, as well as interacting with cross-functional teams, to achieve the best performance possible.

    Qualifications
    • Good understanding of frequency domain signals analysis, including phase noise, BODE plots, FFTs, spectrum analysis.
    • Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and function generators
    • Familiarity with Python (2.7 and 3.9)
    • Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
    • Self-starter, not afraid to ask questions and seek guidance
    • Curious with a strong desire to grow
    • Good attention to detail

    Optional Requirements

    • Knowledge of PLL architecture as an example of a closed loop control system
    • Knowledge of transmission line effects and termination schemes (CMOS, LVPECL, LVDS, etc.)
    • Solder and rework experience

    Education

    Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

    Coursework in circuit analysis and control system theory.

    Additional Information

    Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at

    Renesas' mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

    Renesas Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, creed or religion, age, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital or civil status, same-sex partnership status, family status, disability and any other characteristic protected by law. Renesas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.