Staff Power Module Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff Power Module Design Engineer to lead power module product development from definition through release.

You will collaborate with product marketing, applications teams and customers to shape architectures and drive advancing technology in power electronics. The role requires a strong background in DC/DC converters, analog design and power management, with experience in simulation tools and lab evaluation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in switching power converter design.
• Strong knowledge of power management systems.
• Experience with transformer-based converters (Flyback/forward).

Responsibilities

• Lead new power module product development from definition to release.
• Collaborate with product marketing, applications teams and customers on architecture decisions.
• Develop innovative techniques for advanced products and technology applications.
• Identify project risks and define mitigation strategies to ensure success.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers for technical growth.
• Deliver design reviews, technical writing and presentations.

Skills

Power electronics

DC/DC converter design

Analog circuit

Firmware/FPGA I2C/PMbus

Power management

Education

MSEE or Ph.D. in Power Electronics

Tools

SPICE/LTspice

Simplis

MathCAD/Matlab

Ansys/Maxwell

Job description

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.

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.