Staff Power Module Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and dental

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in San Jose, CA, is seeking an experienced Staff Power Module Design Engineer to lead development of high-performance power modules in the µModule Group.

You will own from concept through qualification, collaborating with marketing, applications teams, and customers to translate requirements into robust hardware solutions. The role demands a strong background in switching power converters, transformer-based topologies, and system-level design, with hands-on lab work and

Qualifications

• MSEE or Ph.D. degree in Power Electronics, preferred.
• Minimum 6-year industry experience of switching power converter design and development.
• Strong foundation of analog circuit, power electronics and power management systems.
• Strong DC/DC power converter (Buck, Boost, etc.) design and optimization experiences and skills.
• Solid knowledge and experience of transformer-based power converters (Flyback, forward, half-bridge, full bridge, etc.)
• Strong analytic skills. Good knowledge and skills of power converter modeling, control architecture and loop design, static and dynamic performance optimizations.
• Familiar with circuit design/simulation/optimization tools (SPICE/LTspice, Simplis, MATLAB/Matlab, Ansys/Maxwell, etc) and lab equipment for power applications.
• Strong hardware and circuit debugging skills.
• Firmware, DPS or FPGA programming and I2C/PMbus experience (preferred).
• Analog IC design knowledge (preferred).
• Magnetic design and simulation, thermal analysis knowledge and experiences.
• Good technical writing and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead power module development from definition to release.
• Collaborate with marketing and customers to define product applications and architecture.
• Develop advanced techniques for new products and applications.
• Identify risks, mitigation plans, and milestones to ensure progress.
• Improve development flows with advanced tools and methods.
• Prepare and present design reviews at peer meetings.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet schedules and targets.
• Conduct lab evaluations and debugging.
• Mentor junior engineers for growth.
• Deliver technical writings, presentations, and training.

Skills

Power electronics

DC/DC converter design

Transformer-based power converters

Analog circuit design

Firmware/FPGA programming

I2C/PMbus

Education

MSEE or Ph.D. in Power Electronics

Tools

SPICE/LTspice

Simplis

MATLAB/Simulink

Ansys/Maxwell

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 Power Module Design Engineer in ADI µModule Group

(San Jose, CA, USA)

Analog Devices is committed to investing in our people and their growth. Our hiring program features high impact professional development, opportunities to drive meaningful projects that are directly tied to business goals, and unique executive exposure. Our duty is to develop the next generation of talent in our communities and provide them with a pathway to apply their academic skills in the real-world. At ADI, our hires will learn from the brightest minds who are dedicated to their growth, development, and success. From an industry perspective, incoming new career hires are surrounded by employees that represent the best of the best minds in their respective fields.

The ADI power module team is seeking a motivated, experienced power module staff design engineer to in our Broad Market and Industrial BU located at ADI’s San Jose offices. The candidate will be working with the industry best power engineering team and working on the industry leading power module product research and development.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead new power module product development, including product definition, feasibility, design, simulation, test, lab evaluation, qualification and release.
• Collaborate with product marketing, applications teams and customers to understand applications and contribute to architectural decisions of new products.
• Develop innovative techniques for advanced products and technology applications.
• Identify project technical risks, define mitigating strategies, and establish milestones to ensure project success.
• Enhance product development flows and qualities through advanced tools and methodologies.
• Prepare and present design review documentation at peer review meetings.
• Work cross-functionally to drive project schedules and achieve performance targets.
• Perform lab evaluation or debug.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers for technical growth.
• Deliver technical writing, presentations and training sessions.

Required Education, experiences, and skills:

• MSEE or Ph.D. degree in Power Electronics, preferred.
• Minimum 6-year industry experience of switching power converter design and development.
• Strong foundation of analog circuit, power electronics and power management systems.
• Strong DC/DC power converter (Buck, Boost, etc.) design and optimization experiences and skills.
• Solid knowledge and experience of transformer-based power converters (Flyback, forward, half-bridge, full bridge, etc.)
• Strong analytic skills. Good knowledge and skills of power converter modeling, control architecture and loop design, static and dynamic performance optimizations.
• Familiar with circuit design/simulation/optimization tools (SPICE/LTspice, Simplis, MathCAD/Matlab, Ansys/Maxwell, etc) and lab equipment for power applications.
• Strong hardware and circuit debugging skills.
• Firmware, DPS or FPGA programming and I2C/PMbus experience (preferred).
• Analog IC design knowledge (preferred).
• Magnetic design and simulation, thermal analysis knowledge and experiences.
• Good technical writing and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

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, 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.