Staff Engineer, Product Applications

Analog Devices, Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Product Applications in Durham, NC. You will create customer-facing collaterals, engage with customers on system integration, and deliver technical demonstrations while exploring new applications and markets.

You will own reference designs and collaborate across teams to meet market needs. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least four years of experience in switching power converters, analog/mixed-signal design, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline, plus four years of experience.
• Expertise in design and analysis of switching power converters (buck, boost, flyback, LLC) with efficiency, stability, and transient performance focus.
• Control-loop design and compensation techniques (Bode plots, gain/phase margin, crossover) for stable operation.
• Analog/mixed-signal design principles including gate-driver design, current-sense, protection, and conditioning.
• PCB schematic/layout review for power-stage designs, focusing on high di/dt, ground return, EMI.
• EMI/EMC knowledge with mitigations and CISPR standards familiarity.
• Electrical lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, loads, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, thermal tools) for validation.
• Circuit simulation/modeling with SPICE or SIMPLIS for pre-layout analysis and post-silicon correlation.
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of power-supply and analog systems.
• Technical documentation and communication, including application notes and design guides.

Responsibilities

• Create customer-facing collaterals such as design tools, simulation models, and application notes.
• Work with customers through system integration, circuit design, optimization, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Develop and deliver product/application training and demonstrations for field personnel and customers.
• Investigate customer applications and learn new applications across markets.
• Own reference designs and support product evaluation and debugging.
• Collaborate with marketing, customers, and sales to understand market needs and competitive landscape.

Skills

Power electronics

Control-loop design

PCB design review

EMI/EMC knowledge

Circuit measurement

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

SPICE

SIMPLIS

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

## Staff Engineer, Product ApplicationsApply: US, NC, Durham: Full time: Posted Today: R266584**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.**Employer:** Analog Devices, Inc.**Job Title:** Staff Engineer, Product Applications**Job Requisition:** 1010.1399.4 / R266584**Job Location:** Durham, North Carolina**Job Type:** Full Time**Rate of Pay:** $167,400 - $ 199,229 per year**Duties:** Creating customer facing collaterals including design tools, simulation models, presentations, application notes, demos, and technical articles. Working with internal and external customers through system integration, circuit design, optimization, troubleshooting, and testing. Developing and conducting product/application technical training and demonstrations for field personnel and customers. Investigating customers’ applications and learning new applications in different markets. Owning reference designs and supporting products evaluation and debug. Engaging with marketing, customers, and the sales organization to understand market, technical, business needs, and competitive landscape. Defining new products. Collaborating with cross functional teams to solve challenge problems. **Requirements:** Must have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline and four (4) years of experience in the proffered job or a related occupation. Must also possess the following (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section): * Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) in the design and analysis of switching power converters — including buck, boost, flyback, and LLC topologies — with emphasis on efficiency optimization, loop stability, and transient performance.* DE with Control-loop design and compensation techniques such as Bode plot interpretation, gain/phase margin tuning, and crossover frequency optimization) for stable and robust converter operation.* DE of analog and mixed-signal circuit design principles, including gate-driver design, current-sense networks, protection circuitry, and feedback signal conditioning.* DE in PCB schematic and layout review for power-stage designs, focusing on high di/dt current loops, ground-return management, and EMI reduction practices.* DE in EMI/EMC compliance knowledge, including mitigation techniques such as RC snubbers, input/output filters, shielding, and understanding of CISPR 11/22/25 or equivalent standards.* DE using electrical laboratory instrumentation, such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power analyzers, frequency-response analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and thermal measurement tools, for validation and debugging of converter performance.* DE with Circuit simulation and modeling using SPICE, SIMPLIS, or equivalent platforms for pre-layout analysis and post-silicon correlation.* DE troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of power-supply and analog system failures, including component stress, thermal issues, and control-loop instability.* DE in technical documentation and communication, including preparation of application notes, design guides, evaluation board manuals, and internal test reports. **Contact:** Eligible for employee referral program. Apply online at https://www.analog.com/en/careers.html and Reference Position Number: R266584.*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: ExperiencedRequired Travel: NoShift Type: 1st Shift/Days