Principal Power IC Design Engineer

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Chandler, AZ, seeks a Principal Power IC Design Engineer to lead architecture and implementation of high‑performance power management ICs.

You will drive designs from concept through silicon validation, coordinating across business units while optimizing efficiency, thermal performance and system integration.

The role requires deep transistor‑level expertise, proven leadership in tape‑out and production release, and clear communication to guide design choices and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• MSEE with 10+ years or PhD with 8+ years in power IC design.
• Proven transistor-level design experience in high-performance PMICs.
• Experience leading designs from concept to tape-out and production.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead system-level architecture of power management ICs.
• Architect and design high-performance power blocks at transistor level.
• Lead architecture and design reviews, assessing trade-offs across efficiency, area, EMI, reliability, and cost.
• Influence design flows, IP reuse, and product roadmaps across projects.
• Drive parasitic-aware simulation, power-stage optimization, and design centering.

Skills

MSEE

Power IC design

Transistor-level design

Tape-out leadership

Cadence Virtuoso

AC motor?

Power electronics

Communication skills

Education

MSEE with 10+ years

PhD with 8+ years

BSEE equivalent

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre APS

Power-stage simulations

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

About the Role

As a Principal Power IC Design Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority in the design and development of high-performance power management integrated circuits. You will drive architecture decisions and lead projects from concept through silicon validation, making critical technical tradeoffs across power conversion efficiency, thermal performance, and system integration. Your work will span multiple business units and directly shape semiconductor process development alongside the teams building ADI's next-generation power technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead system-level architecture of power management ICs, including DC-DC converters (buck, boost, buck-boost), LDOs, charge pumps, gate drivers, power stages, and protection circuits
• Architect and design high-performance power circuit blocks at the transistor level, optimizing for efficiency, transient response, and thermal performance
• Lead architecture and design reviews, assessing trade-offs across efficiency, area, EMI, reliability, and cost
• Influence design flows, IP reuse strategies, and product roadmaps across multiple projects
• Drive parasitic-aware simulation, power-stage optimization, and design centering across process corners and operating conditions
• Oversee physical implementation of power blocks, ensuring layout meets electrical, thermal, and manufacturability targets

Required Skills and Experience

• MSEE with 10+ years of power IC design experience, or PhD with 8+ years (BSEE with equivalent depth considered)
• Proven expertise in transistor-level design of high-performance power management circuits
• Track record of leading power IC designs from concept through tape-out, silicon validation, and production release
• Deep understanding of BCD, HV-CMOS, and power FET process technologies, including high-voltage device physics and safe operating area constraints
• Proficiency with Cadence IC design suite: Virtuoso, Spectre/APS, and power-stage simulation environments
• Experience with control loop design, compensation techniques, and stability analysis for switching and linear regulators
• Excellent presentation, technical writing, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging AI/ML techniques to enhance design automation, optimization, or modeling workflows
• Experience with magnetics modeling, inductor/transformer co-design, and system-level power delivery network analysis
• Knowledge of thermal analysis, package-level power dissipation modeling, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Technical Scope

• Full-chip and subsystem-level power IC architecture ownership from specification through silicon bring-up
• Efficiency optimization, loss analysis, and thermal management across switching and linear power conversion topologies
• Reliability assessment including electromigration, hot-carrier injection, and high-voltage stress effects on power devices
• Design-for-manufacturing and yield optimization through Monte Carlo analysis and statistical design centering

Collaboration and Impact

• Partner with product definition, applications, and marketing teams to translate customer needs into design specifications
• Evaluate new process capabilities and identify opportunities for circuit innovation
• Contribute to organizational knowledge through design reviews and cross-team technical forums

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: No Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Company Culture & Impact

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.