Staff Design Evaluation Engineer

Analog Devices; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Staff Design Evaluation Engineer to lead post-silicon validation for power IC programs and to advance evaluation methods across programs.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, influence design-for-test decisions, and develop AI‑driven automation to accelerate validation. This role requires strong communication, mentoring, and autonomous work across sites.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or significant industry experience in electrical engineering.
• 7+ years in semiconductor post-silicon validation, characterization, and debugging.
• Strong knowledge of power management ICs and controller architectures.
• Experience with hardware lab automation and test equipment.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-silicon validation strategy for complex power IC programs.
• Develop and advance evaluation methodologies and test frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership ahead of tape-out and influence DFT decisions.
• Champion AI tools and automation to accelerate validation efforts.
• Resolve complex characterization and silicon debug problems.
• Represent the evaluation team with design leads and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing across sites.

Skills

Python scripting

Communication

Mentoring

Automation

Problem solving

Education

MSEE or BSEE with significant experience

Tools

SPICE

Altium

PADs

Allegro

DMM

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

SMU

Electronic Loads

PXI

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.

The Power Control team is seeking a highly experienced Staff Design Evaluation Engineer to support our Datacenter and Energy Business Unit at ADI's Research Triangle Park location in North Carolina. The Power Control team develops next-generation controllers and power regulation devices. Our team of IC designers, mask designers, and design evaluation engineers work in various sites across the globe with a growing concentration in the Research Triangle. In addition to power controllers aimed at datacenters, our team also creates best-in-class general-purpose products to service broad markets.

As a Staff Design Evaluation Engineer, you will take a leadership role in defining and advancing post-silicon validation strategy across products and programs. You will serve as a key technical resource, directing evaluation efforts, developing new methodologies, and representing the evaluation function in cross-organizational and customer-facing engagements. This role requires the ability to work with significant autonomy, anticipate challenges, and influence outcomes across and beyond the immediate team.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead post-silicon validation strategy for complex and critical power IC programs, from pre-silicon planning through production release
• Develop and advance evaluation methodologies, measurement techniques, and test frameworks that raise the standard of practice across the team
• Provide technical leadership ahead of tape-out, influencing design-for-test decisions and evaluation readiness across multiple concurrent programs
• Develop and champion the use of AI tools and advanced automation to accelerate design evaluation development and execution
• Resolve complex characterization and silicon debug problems requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of multiple variable factors, taking a lead role in problem resolution
• Represent the evaluation team as a principal technical contact with design leads, applications engineering, and other cross-organizational stakeholders
• Interact regularly with management and senior personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines
• Direct the work of less experienced engineers, model professional behaviors, and actively mentor team members to influence their career growth and technical development
• Promote collaborative teamwork and knowledge sharing within the organization
• Work as part of a cross-functional multi-site test, design, applications, and business team, often serving in a project leadership capacity
• Anticipate change in project direction or business needs and proactively redirect evaluation efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• MSEE, or BSEE with significant industry experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor post-silicon validation, characterization, and debug
• Demonstrated expertise in power management ICs (controllers, converters, LDOs, PMICs)
• Experience with lab equipment including DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, SMU, and electronic loads
• Proven ability in automating lab bench setups using Python, C, C#, or equivalent
• Experience with hardware development for evaluation: PCB schematic entry, layout, and debug using tools such as SPICE, Altium, PADs, or Allegro
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across, up, and down the organization
• Track record of mentoring engineers and directing technical work without formal management authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with a broad range of power supply topologies and control schemes
• Experience with National Instruments PXI or similar automated test platforms
• Experience with FPGA development for test and measurement applications
• Knowledge of industry landscape for power applications

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.

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

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