Principal Analog Design Engineer – PMIC Production Support

NXP Semiconductors; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Toulouse seeks a Senior Analog Design Engineer to support Production PMIC products based on SmartMOS/BCD technologies. You will sustain and improve designs, lead RMA investigations, and partner with FA labs to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

The role requires 5+ years in analog/mixed-signal IC design, Cadence proficiency, and collaboration with manufacturing, test, and reliability teams. Cross-functional teamwork with global groups is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Analog/Mixed-Signal IC design experience.
• Experience with PMICs and SmartPower/BCD technologies.
• Proven silicon debug, root cause analysis, and yield improvement.
• Proficiency in Cadence design environment (schematic entry, simulation, including PVT and Monte Carlo).
• Ability to read and understand IC layout.
• Experience working with manufacturing, test, and reliability teams.
• Familiarity with 8D structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support analog design activities for products in production, ensuring robustness, quality, and performance.
• Lead customer return (RMA) investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Drive failure analysis activities in collaboration with FA labs and define investigation strategies.
• Propose and implement production test improvements and contribute to manufacturing optimization.
• Support fab transfers, product qualification, and ramp-up activities.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities across design, test, and process.
• Perform schematic reviews and simulations (nominal, PVT, Monte Carlo).
• Analyze layout when required to support investigations.
• Work closely with Application Engineering, Digital Design, AMS, Product/Test Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Generate design reports, support 8D methodology, and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Analog design

Mixed-Signal IC

PMICs

Cadence

IC layout

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Design Environment

Job description

About NXPNXP Semiconductors is a global leader in secure connectivity and embedded solutions, driving innovation in automotive, industrial, IoT, and mobile markets. Our teams develop cutting-edge technologies that enable a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world.Job SummaryNXP is looking for a Senior Analog Design Engineer to support Power Management IC (PMIC) products in production, based on SmartMOS / BCD technologies .This role focuses on sustaining engineering , including quality and cost improvements, manufacturing support, and fab transfers. You will play a key role in customer return investigations , driving root cause analysis and continuous product improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport analog design activities for products in production , ensuring robustness, quality, and performanceLead customer return (RMA) investigations , identifying root causes and defining corrective actionsDrive failure analysis activities in collaboration with FA labs and define investigation strategiesPropose and implement production test improvements and contribute to manufacturing optimizationSupport fab transfers , product qualification, and ramp-up activitiesIdentify cost reduction opportunities across design, test, and processPerform schematic reviews and simulations (nominal, PVT, Monte Carlo) using Cadence toolsAnalyze layout when required to support investigationsWork closely with Application Engineering, Digital Design, AMS, Product/Test Engineering, and Quality teamsGenerate design reports , support 8D methodology , and ensure proper documentationCapture and share lessons learned to feed new product developmentsRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalentMinimum 5 years of experience in Analog / Mixed-Signal IC DesignExperience with PMICs and SmartPower / BCD technologiesProven track record in silicon debug, root cause analysis, and yield improvementProficiency in Cadence design environment (schematic entry, simulation including PVT and Monte Carlo)Ability to read and understand IC layoutExperience working with manufacturing, test, and reliability teamsFamiliarity with structured problem-solving methods (8D)Personal SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving mindsetRigorous, organized, and detail-orientedOpen-minded, persistent, and proactiveExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international teamsStrong relationship-building skills with global teams and customersWhy Join NXP?Work on high-impact automotive and industrial PMIC productsCollaborate with global, multidisciplinary teamsBe at the crossroads of design, manufacturing, and customer supportContribute to continuous innovation and product excellenceMore information about NXP in France...#LI-f5d0