Senior Staff Technical Lead (Motor Control Middleware)

Renesas is expanding its motor control software capabilities for industrial applications, requiring strong technical leadership to develop advanced algorithms and middleware for next-generation embedded drive solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of motor control engineers focused on advanced algorithm development for embedded drive applications.; Guide the design, implementation, testing, and optimization of high-performance motor control software.; Serve as the technical interface between the local engineering team, the architecture team, and global motor control counterparts.; Ensure robust validation, documentation, and release readiness for motor control software modules.; Support key customer engagements by providing deep technical expertise and solution-oriented guidance.; Contribute to technical marketing content, including application notes, whitepapers, and customer-facing material.; Coach and mentor engineers, fostering technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.; Collaborate with universities and external partners to strengthen innovation and build a sustainable talent pipeline.; Establish the Greece team as a center of excellence for motor control algorithm development.

Requirements

M.Sc./PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, or equivalent.; Deep expertise in motor control theory and implementation, including field-oriented control, sensorless control, modulation techniques, current/torque/speed control loops, and motor parameter identification.; Strong hands-on experience developing and validating motor control algorithms for PMSM, BLDC, and AC induction motor applications.; Familiarity with embedded real-time software development, MCU-based motor control platforms, inverter hardware, power stages, and lab-based motor drive validation.; Curiosity and initiative to explore new technologies and drive innovation.; Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.; Excellent customer focus with strong communication skills.; Result-oriented, self-organized, self-motivated with independence of thought.