Principal Product Applications Engineer

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Principal Product Applications Engineer, San Jose, CA

Job Description

At ADI,  we are building the next generation of high-performance power solutions to meet the rapidly evolving demands of AI computing, cloud infrastructure, and intelligence edge. As part of the Data Center team, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation at the heart of the world’s most advanced computing systems.

This role is more than a job—it's a chance to make a lasting impact on the global data center ecosystem while advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in power technology. You'll work on cutting-edge architectures, collaborate with leading industry partners, and contribute to solutions that push the boundaries of power efficiency, density, and scalability.

The candidate will work in a team of engineers to develop power products for Data Center Market.  This will involve close collaboration with some of the best circuit designers in the industry armed with the tools, knowledge, and technologies of the leader in power management.  The job requires good understanding on power electronics and laboratory skills. Additional job responsibilities include writing circuit documentation and application notes as well as product promotion in front of customers and business development. More specifically, the candidate needs to contribute in the following areas:

• Product Development
  • Lead system, architecture and product definitions
  • Develop proof of concept simulation models and correlate with bench performance
  • Engage with key customers on product roadmap discussions
  • Experimental verification of products in development to identify problems and limitations
• Product Support
  • Generation and validate reference designs for system verification and customer applications
  • Develop design collaterals to assist customers with designs, such as datasheets, evaluation kit manuals application notes, layout guidelines and simulation models
  • Verification and testing of evaluation kits, and generation of evaluation reports for customers
  • Support Troubleshooting of difficult or unusual technical problems

Education & Experience

Minimum BSEE + 7 years of experience; Preferred MSEE (or equivalent) + 8 years of experience

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, control loop and architecture
• Strong analytical skills
• Power electronics understanding – operation and control of DC-DC converters
• Understanding of circuit simulation and/or software development tools and techniques
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (i.e. power supplies, oscilloscope, electronic-load, DAQ)
• Experience in debugging circuits
• Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
• Can work both independently and with a cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Clear and concise communication skills
• Fundamentals on IC design and architecture
• Direct experience on data center power systems

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