Principal Analog Engineer

Posted 25 Days Ago
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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
209K-261K Annually
Expert/Leader
3D Printing
The Role
Define, evaluate, and architect PMIC designs and industry standards. Drive mixed-signal simulations and lab evaluations, support silicon bring-up, circuit debugging, production test development, documentation, and customer/applications support. Specify future technology requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable world-class power management products.
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Job Description

Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for various cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world's leading manufacturers of the electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas is a global, multi-billion dollar, a publicly-traded company headquartered in Japan, and has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. Renesas is a dynamic, multicultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data centers, and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IoT and automotive segments. Our solutions drive products developed by major innovators around the world. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics.

This is a Power Management IC Architect position for a qualified individual to work in Renesas' Advanced Mixed Signal and ASIC Solution Business Division. The primary role is to explore, define and evaluate PMIC IC architectures, follow and drive industry standardization on PMIC design; support and bridge the development with other cross functional teams and enable world-class power management products. The Candidate should have wide caliber in Power Electronics, abundance experience in successfully designing PMIC, skillful in power electronic simulation tools and good knowledge in the application field of power electronics. The candidate will also involve or drive design documentation, silicon evaluation, circuit debugging, production test development support, and customer and applications support. He/she will also be involved in the specification of technology requirements for future products.

Qualifications

· Proven experience in power management circuits, various switch-mode power supply architectures; switching regulators, LDO. Experience on fast response DCDC converters and switched capacitor converters are required.

· Proven experience in high-precision analog integrated circuit design - amplifiers, comparators, regulators, oscillators, and references.

· Solid experience and understanding of CMOS and BCD process technologies and circuit design.

· Proficient in circuit and system simulation tools (Cadence, Matlab) and Office Environment Software. Experience with mixed-signal simulation in the cadence AMS environment.

· Experience and capability with lab evaluation

· Industry standardization and application field experiences

· Strong documentation skills

· Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills

· Highly Motivated and Creative Individuals

· BSEE with 15+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE or PH.D. in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics with 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

Additional Information

The expected annual pay range for this position is $208,500 - $260,700. This position is also eligible for   bonus opportunities and commission pay.  Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate. 

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in power management circuits and switch-mode power supply architectures (switching regulators, LDO, fast-response DCDC converters, switched-capacitor converters)
  • Proven experience in high-precision analog integrated circuit design (amplifiers, comparators, regulators, oscillators, references)
  • Solid experience and understanding of CMOS and BCD process technologies and circuit design
  • Proficient in circuit and system simulation tools (Cadence, MATLAB) and Office environment software
  • Experience with mixed-signal simulation in the Cadence AMS environment
  • Experience and capability with lab evaluation and silicon bring-up
  • Industry standardization and application field experience
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Highly motivated and creative individual
  • BSEE with 15+ years relevant experience, or MSEE/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics with 10+ years relevant industry experience

Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Renesas Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Renesas Electronics.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Feedback suggests pay is generally fair-to-good across many roles, with base pay aligned to prevailing market levels in multiple U.S. locations. Engineering and leadership tracks can be competitive on total compensation, reinforcing a sense that pay can meet market expectations in key job families.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is solid and well-regarded by employees. Day-one eligibility in U.S. roles is described, supporting confidence in access and continuity of care.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave provide a comprehensive time-off framework. Company initiatives like Renesas Day and meeting-light Focus Fridays further support time away and balance.

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10,040 Employees

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We're the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer. Our mission is to make our lives easier and a world that's safer, healthier, greener, and smarter.

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