Principal Analog Design Engineer

Job Title

Principal Analog Design Engineer

Role Summary

The Principal Analog Design Engineer will serve as the global technical authority for PMIC and mixed-signal product lines, leading architecture, design, verification and production readiness activities across the product lifecycle.

This senior engineering role collaborates with customers and cross-functional teams, mentors engineers, and drives company-wide engineering methodology and roadmap improvements.

Experience Level

Senior — requires extensive experience (minimum ~12–15 years) in power management IC design with recent experience acting as a technical project lead.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities span technical leadership, product architecture, verification planning, and cross-team collaboration.

• Lead full development lifecycle of major analog and mixed-signal blocks and top-level PMIC products from specification through design, simulation, silicon verification and production readiness.
• Act as a global technical authority and primary contact for architectural decisions; mentor and guide engineering teams.
• Work directly with customers to define system requirements and develop solutions that meet performance, area and power constraints.
• Oversee high-level verification planning, DFT strategy and lab evaluation in partnership with applications and test engineering teams.
• Drive identification and implementation of company-wide improvements in engineering methodologies, policies and strategic initiatives.
• Support roadmap planning and ensure technical direction aligns with market trends and CMOS process evolution.
• Occasional international travel on short notice to support customer and cross-site activities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, leadership experience, and soft skills needed to perform the role effectively.

• 12–15+ years of experience in power management ICs with demonstrated technical leadership on complex IC projects (technical project lead within the last 4 years).
• Deep expertise in CMOS power management circuits and PMIC design concepts.
• Proven ability to lead engineering initiatives, implement process improvements, and deliver high-quality results on tight schedules.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying complex technical concepts to multicultural teams and customers.
• Ability to work independently as a technical lead while fostering collaboration and mentoring across teams.
• High cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility to travel internationally when required.

Education Requirements

Degree-level qualification in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field) is stated as required.

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.