Principal Analog Design Engineer

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.  

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.  

We are seeking a Principal Analog Design Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of Power Management ICs (PMICs). This is a high-impact technical leadership role, focused on designing complex, high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits with emphasis on quality, reliability, and innovation.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Define architecture and lead transistor-level design of analog and mixed-signal blocks for PMICs, including: LDOs, DC-DC converters (Buck/Boost), Voltage supervisors, Power sequencing, Load switches, Bandgap references, Oscillators, and Bias circuits 

• Drive system-level specification and partitioning in collaboration with Systems and Application teams 

• Perform pre- and post-layout simulations and analysis across PVT corners using industry-standard EDA tools 

• Work closely with layout engineers to optimize performance, area, and noise/EMI sensitivity 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design, verification, test, validation, and reliability 

• Ensure designs meet functional safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance standards 

• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, and debug 

• Mentor junior designers and lead design reviews 

• Promote IP reuse, documentation best practices, and patent/IP generation initiatives 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field 

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, with a focus on PMICs 

• Deep expertise in analog circuit design, power management, and system-level integration 

• Familiarity with ISO 26262, AEC-Q100, and other quality/reliability standards 

• Strong experience with Cadence tools and analog simulation methodologies 

• Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex designs from concept to production 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills 

• Experience with high-voltage BCD processes (e.g., 40V/60V) 

• Proven track record of successful silicon tape-outs and production ramp 

• Knowledge of industry design standards and practices for reliability and safety 

• Understanding of layout impact on analog performance and EMC/EMI mitigation 

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.