Principal Analog Engineer - Intelligent Power Devices

Job Title

Principal Analog Engineer - Intelligent Power Devices

Role Summary

Provide technical leadership for the development of next-generation Intelligent Power Devices (IPDs). Lead cross-functional teams through concept, design, validation, qualification, and production readiness; define system and design architectures, drive verification and test strategies, and mentor engineers.

The role emphasizes automotive-grade IPD performance, reliability, thermal management, and compliance with industry standards.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 10 years of experience in IPD development; proven experience leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership and roadmap direction for IPD design and innovation.
• Lead cross-functional development teams through the complete product lifecycle from concept to production readiness.
• Define system and design architectures that balance performance, reliability, power efficiency, area, and cost.
• Develop and oversee design verification, modeling, simulation, and test methodologies to ensure robust first-pass silicon.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate silicon- and system-level technical risks.
• Ensure compliance with automotive reliability and functional safety standards (e.g., AEC-Q100, ISO 26262).
• Manage project schedules, costs, resources, and technical deliverables; provide hands-on support for evaluation, debugging, and complex issue resolution.
• Mentor and coach engineers to strengthen the organization's IPD technical capabilities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IPD (Intelligent Power Device) development.
• Proven experience leading development teams and managing multiple engineers.
• Extensive knowledge of Power MOSFET (PoMOS) design, structure, characteristics, and driving methods used in IPDs.
• Experience with IPD testing, validation, and reliability assessment.
• Solid understanding of thermal design principles and device thermal management.
• Familiarity with automotive reliability and functional safety standards (AEC-Q100, ISO 26262).
• Nice-to-have: knowledge of EMC and ESD design and testing.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.