Principal Analog Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Plano, TX seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead PMIC and mixed-signal blocks from spec through silicon verification. You will shape architectures, mentor engineers across multicultural teams, and influence product roadmaps in a collaborative environment.

This senior role requires 12+ years in power-management ICs, strong CMOS PMIC expertise, and the ability to partner with customers to translate requirements into innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in PMIC or power-management IC development.
• Degree in Electronics Engineering.
• Strong CMOS PMIC know-how and market awareness.
• Proven leadership in global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle for PMIC blocks from spec to silicon.
• Serve as global technical authority and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with customers to define system requirements.
• Oversee verification planning and production readiness.
• Drive engineering methodology improvements across the org.
• Support roadmap alignment with CMOS process trends.

Skills

PMIC design

Analog & mixed-signal

Leadership & mentorship

Customer interaction

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

EDA tools

Silicon verification tools

Job description

Renesas is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data center and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our aim is to achieve customer satisfaction and enhance society by providing highly reliable and high-quality products and services. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a global technical authority and lead the architectural evolution of our PMIC and mixed-signal product lines. This high-impact role spans the entire development lifecycle from early-stage customer collaboration and specification to final silicon verification and production readiness. We are looking for a seasoned expert with over 12 years of experience who can balance technical mastery with strategic mentorship, driving both engineering excellence and company-wide methodology improvements. If you are ready to influence product roadmaps and lead multicultural teams in a collaborative, innovation-first environment, we invite you to help us design the sustainable solutions of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full development lifecycle of major analog and mixed-signal blocks and top-level PMIC products, from initial specification through design, simulation, and silicon verification.
• Act as a global technical authority and primary point of contact, providing sound architectural recommendations and mentoring engineers to ensure excellence across the design team.
• Collaborate directly with customers to define system requirements and develop innovative solutions that meet performance, area, and power constraints.
• Oversee high-level verification planning, DFT strategy, and lab evaluation in partnership with applications and test engineering teams to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Drive the identification and implementation of company-wide improvements in engineering methodologies, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Support roadmap planning and ensure technical advice is aligned with external market trends and evolving CMOS process technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 to 15 years experience in power management with a proven record of acting as a technical project lead on complex ICs within the last four years.
• Degree level qualification in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• In depth knowledge of CMOS power management circuits, organizational business objectives, and current market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to drive engineering initiatives and process improvements while delivering high-quality results under tight schedule pressure.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to multicultural teams and external customers.
• Proven capability to work independently as a technical lead while fostering a collaborative environment as a role model and mentor.
• High cross cultural sensitivity and the flexibility to undertake occasional international travel at short notice.

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.