Staff Field Applications Engineer – Power Solutions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in the Bay Area seeks a Staff Field Applications Engineer with deep expertise in power electronics to drive technical engagements and design wins with strategic customers.

You will serve as the technical authority on power architectures, covering board- and system-level design, battery management, and power conversion. You will collaborate with Sales, BU, and Technology Groups to influence roadmaps, define new solutions, and ensure customer success across data centers,

Qualifications

• Board- and system-level power design experience.
• Experience with DC/DC conversion, battery management, or high-voltage conversion.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

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.
• Identify and drive new product opportunities in collaboration with Product Line teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with Product Line Management, Power Marketing, and Applications Engineering to ensure alignment on customer need.
• 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 elevate the regional applications team's capabilities.

Skills

Power electronics

Power system design

Leadership & mentoring

Education

BSEE

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 - covering board- and system-level power design, battery management, and power conversion - while also leveraging ADI's complementary Signal Conditioning and Data Conversion technologies. You will collaborate with Sales, Business Units, and Technology Groups to influence product roadmaps, define new solutions, and ensure customer success in high-growth markets such as data centres, communications infrastructure, automotive, and industrial systems.

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.
• Identify and drive new product opportunities in collaboration with Product Line teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Product Line Management, Power Marketing, and Applications Engineering to ensure alignment on customer need.
• 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.
• 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.

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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.