Design Evaluation Engineer

Job Title

Design Evaluation Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Precision Amplifier Group to evaluate, characterize, and debug analog mixed-signal devices throughout development and into production. The role works on cross-functional project teams (design, test, assembly, quality, applications, marketing) to validate device performance and enable mass production.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Graduate role. Suitable for recent graduates or engineers with early career experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties focus on device evaluation, test development, and cross-team validation.

• Perform device evaluation, characterization, and debugging across operating conditions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify, simulate, and correct device functionality or performance issues.
• Develop and support hardware and software for automated and manual test, including instrument drivers and debug tools.
• Validate and correlate bench measurements with ATE (automated test equipment) data.
• Use bench test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) for characterization.
• Participate in team meetings, communicate results and issues clearly, and follow through on commitments.
• Present findings and documentation to internal stakeholders as required.
• Travel as required for the role (approximately 10%).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional capabilities; preferred skills listed separately.

• Basic knowledge of analog and digital circuit design and test techniques.
• Familiarity with bench evaluation and characterization using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to design experiments and analyze complex data.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills to meet aggressive schedules.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; experience working in multi-discipline, multicultural teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to solder and handle bench-level hardware is desirable for debug tasks.
• Nice-to-have: experience with LabVIEW, Python, Visual BASIC, C/C++, HTML, PCB design tools (OrCAD, Cadence), and knowledge of IC fabrication/process/device physics.

Education Requirements

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or equivalent relevant experience.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.