Principal Analog Engineer

Job Title

Principal Analog Engineer

Role Summary

Lead the design and delivery of smart power stages and power-management integrated circuits for the Power Product Group, Performance Computing Power Team in Catania, Italy. Work with digital design, layout, verification, test, and applications teams to move products from definition through production.

Focus on robust, production-ready analog and mixed-signal solutions for performance computing power applications.

Experience Level

Senior - minimum 12+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design, with a track record of shipping products from concept to production.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities for architecture, circuit design, verification, and cross-functional delivery.

• Lead design and development of smart power stages and power-management ICs.
• Design low-power precision analog and mixed-signal circuits (LDOs, charge pumps, bandgaps, amplifiers, DACs, ADCs).
• Perform transistor-level circuit simulation and analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with digital, layout, verification, and test teams for successful integration and production readiness.
• Define and implement design methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical feedback to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers.
• Interface with customers to capture requirements and provide technical support.
• Influence system and sub-system architectural decisions to meet technical performance targets.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional experience.

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design and delivery to production.
• Proven experience taking IC designs from concept to production.
• Strong transistor-level analog design skills and understanding of analog design principles, including power-management and signal-processing blocks.
• Proficiency with Cadence design tools (schematic, simulation, LVS/DRC flows as applicable).
• Experience with circuit simulation and analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional teams.
• Good written and spoken English and effective communication skills for internal and customer-facing interactions.

Education Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

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.