Product Applications Engineer / Product Definer, Power Management

Analog Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Other benefits

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Product Applications Engineer / Product Definer to provide expert technical support for µModule regulators and DC-DC power products.

You will lead both pre- and post-sales activities, deliver trainings, and help customers design power architectures with close collaboration across field sales and distribution. The role covers product definition, including tradeoffs of technical requirements, plus writing technical notes and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 6+ years in semiconductors/electronics in applications engineering.
• Experience with board level power supply design including circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in LTspice, LTpowerCad, LTpowerPlanner, Cadence/Orcad, Allegro, and PADS.

Responsibilities

• Holistic pre- and post-sales technical support for ADI’s µModule power products and solutions
• Product trainings and presentations
• Supporting customers by phone, email, and face-to-face on-site engagements
• Product selection
• Developing customer power system architectures
• Schematic and layout reviews
• Hardware design-in support, evaluation-as-needed, and technical troubleshooting
• Writing/reviewing technical articles, application notes, and other technical materials
• Product definition, including articulation and tradeoffs of technical requirements
• Supporting technical aspects of Business Case reviews for new products

Skills

Power supply design

Circuit design

PCB layout

Lab troubleshooting

Customer facing

I2C/PMBus

Power electronics

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

LTspice

LTpowerCad

LTpowerPlanner

Cadence/Orcad

Allegro

PADS

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.

Product Applications Engineer / Product Definer

The Power µModule Business Team is looking for an experienced technical leader to provide customer-facing technical support for our industry-leading µModule regulator products and solutions. Analog Devices’ industry-leading µModule® regulators and DC-to-DC power products are complete system-in-package (SiP) power management solutions with integrated DC-to-DC controllers, power transistors, input and output capacitors, compensation components, and inductors within a compact, surface-mount package. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our customers, field sales, and distribution teams. If you are interested in working with cutting edge technology in power management / power electronics while helping customers solve some of their toughest problems, the µModule Business Team is a good place to look—even more so, if you have as much passion for helping customers and colleagues as others in the team do.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Holistic pre- and post-sales technical support for ADI’s µModule power products and solutions
• Product trainings and presentations
• Supporting customers by phone, email, and face-to-face on-site engagements
• Product selection
• Developing customer power system architectures
• Schematic and layout reviews
• Hardware design-in support, evaluation-as-needed, and technical troubleshooting
• Writing/reviewing technical articles, application notes, and other technical materials
• Product definition, including articulation and tradeoffs of technical requirements
• Supporting technical aspects of Business Case reviews for new products

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree, 6+ years of experience in semiconductors/electronics industry in applications engineering, preferably in customer support roles
• Experience with board level power supply design including:
• Circuit design and simulation
• PCB layout and component placement
• Troubleshooting techniques using lab test equipment
• Experience with multiple power supply topologies including buck, boost, buck-boost, SEPIC, and flyback
• Experience using simulation and design tools including:
• LTspice, LTpowerCad, LTpowerPlanner, Cadence/Orcad, Allegro, PADS
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in a customer facing role a plus
• Experience with I2C, SMBus, PMBus and LTpowerPlay also a plus
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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. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $150,978 to $218,624. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors. This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

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.