Associate EDA Engineer

Job Description

• Learn and support semiconductor EDA flows under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist in testing, validating, and maintaining EDA tools, scripts, and design environments.
• Support internal engineering users by reproducing issues, collecting relevant information, and helping investigate technical problems.
• Execute test cases and regression tests for EDA tools and design-flow updates.
• Analyze test results, identify differences, and prepare clear technical reports.
• Develop and maintain simple automation scripts using Tcl, Python, Perl, Shell, or similar languages.
• Support digital design activities such as synthesis, static timing analysis, design constraints, implementation, DFT, or static verification, depending on project assignment.
• Contribute to EDA platform and methodology evaluation activities.
• Maintain technical documentation, operating instructions, test specifications, and evaluation reports.
• Use software engineering practices such as version control, code review, modular scripting, and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with engineers in Vietnam, Japan, and other global locations.
• Participate in technical training and knowledge-sharing activities to continuously develop semiconductor and EDA expertise.

Qualifications

• Final-year Undergraduate/Fresh graduate majoring in Electronics, Telecommunications, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Physics.
• Good foundation in electronics, digital design, semiconductor devices, IC design, or computer architecture.
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge; familiarity with EDA tools, Linux/Unix, Verilog/SystemVerilog, or Python is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and learning skills.
• Good English communication skills and a strong interest in developing a career in the semiconductor industry.

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.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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.

Company Description

Join our EDA Technology team and begin your career supporting the tools, methodologies, and automation flows used in semiconductor product development.

You will work with experienced EDA engineers and global engineering teams to learn digital design flows, evaluate EDA tools, support internal users, develop automation scripts, and contribute to the continuous improvement of company design methodologies.

This position is suitable for a new or recent graduate interested in semiconductor design, EDA tools, ASIC/SoC development, design automation, or engineering software.