Director - Analog Design
RenesasJob Title
Director - Analog Design
Role Summary
Lead the Analog Design team within the Power Product Group (Performance Computing Power) in Catania, managing design and delivery of Smart Power Stages and Power Management ICs. The role combines technical leadership, product definition, cross-functional coordination, and resource planning across silicon IP, CAD tools, process technology and packaging roadmaps.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution of high-current power products and setting long-term technical direction.
Experience Level
Senior - requires extensive leadership and technical experience; the posting specifies a minimum of 25 years in semiconductor engineering and at least 5 years in high-current product development.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include team leadership, product execution, and cross-functional coordination.
- Lead and manage a semiconductor engineering team in Catania to ensure operational excellence and delivery.
- Collaborate with Product Line Directors to prioritize near-term product execution and long-term strategy.
- Define strategic plans for innovation and growth in Performance Computing Power.
- Oversee design, development, verification and production-readiness of Power Management ICs and Smart Power stages.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Packaging, CAD, Product/Test, and Fab teams on investment and roadmap decisions for IP, tools, process and packaging.
- Manage resources, timelines and project risks to ensure successful deliveries.
- Grow team capability, foster continuous improvement and mentor engineering talent.
Requirements
Must-have technical and leadership qualifications. Education details are moved to the Education Requirements section below.
- Minimum 25 years of experience in semiconductor engineering; experience managing complex projects.
- At least 5 years' experience in high-current products development.
- Proven leadership and people-management skills in a technical organization.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor design, development and production processes.
- Experience with power management circuits and DC/DC converter architecture.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience setting technology roadmaps for silicon IP, CAD tools or packaging.
Education Requirements
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (as stated in the posting).
About the Company
Company: Renesas
Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan
Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.
