Staff Field Applications Engineer – Power Solutions

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Staff Field Applications Engineer specializing in power solutions.

You will act as the primary technical authority on power architectures and drive design wins with strategic customers across data centers, comms, automotive, and industrial markets. You will architect complete power systems, from AC/DC front ends to DC/DC regulation, and mentor junior FAEs while supporting Sales with account strategies.

Qualifications

• BSEE required; MSEE preferred.
• 6+ years experience in power circuit design at board/system level.
• Expertise in DC/DC conversion, multiphase regulators, battery management, power modules, or high-voltage conversion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for power solutions with strategic customers in the Bay Area.
• Architect complete power systems, from AC/DC front end through DC/DC conversion and load regulation.
• Drive design wins by influencing customer architecture decisions early in the design cycle.
• Identify and drive new product opportunities with Product Line teams.
• Mentor FAEs and collaborate with Sales to align on customer needs.

Skills

Power electronics

Power circuit design

Technical communication

Mentoring

Education

BSEE (required)

MSEE preferred

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.

Staff Field Applications Engineer – Power Solutions

Location: Bay Area, California

Travel: 20–25% within territory

About the Role

Analog Devices is seeking a Staff Field Applications Engineer with deep expertise in power electronics to drive technical engagement and design wins with our most strategic customers. In this senior role, you will serve as the primary technical authority on power architectures and a trusted advisor to key customers. You will drive technical engagement from concept through production, influence system architecture decisions, and secure design wins across data center, communications infrastructure, automotive, and industrial markets. Leveraging ADI's industry-leading Power Solutions portfolio together with complementary Signal Conditioning and Data Conversion technologies, you will collaborate with Sales, Business Units, and Technology Groups to shape future products, identify new opportunities, and ensure customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for power solutions with strategic and key customers in the Bay Area.
• Architect complete power systems, from AC/DC front end through DC/DC conversion and point-of-load regulation.
• Drive technical design wins by influencing customer architecture decisions early in the design cycle.
• Identify and drive new product opportunities in collaboration with Product Line teams.
• Act as the voice of the customer by communicating emerging requirements, market trends, and competitive insights to Product Line Management and Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop account strategies, prioritize opportunities, and support revenue growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Product Line Management, Power Marketing, and Applications Engineering to ensure alignment on customer needs.
• Partner with customers to optimize designs for efficiency, thermal performance, reliability, and cost.
• Deliver technical seminars, workshops, and hands-on demos of ADI's power design and simulation tools.
• Mentor junior FAEs and help elevate the technical capabilities of the regional applications team.

Qualifications

• BSEE (required); MSEE preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in power circuit design at the board and system level, with strong understanding of power conversion topologies.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: high-efficiency DC/DC conversion, multiphase regulators, battery management, power modules, or high-voltage conversion.
• Familiarity with complementary technologies such as Signal Conditioning and Data Converters.
• Demonstrated success driving strategic customer engagements, influencing technical decisions, and securing design wins.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with both technical and executive audiences.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, influence product strategy, and mentor team members.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent hands-on lab skills for troubleshooting and design validation.

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, 25% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $163,530 to $224,854. 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.