Principal Engineer, Component Engineering

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Component Engineering

Role Summary

Serve as a principal technical leader in Component Engineering, driving strategic technical direction, design and qualification methodologies, and product technology roadmaps. Work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve complex engineering challenges and mentor engineering teams.

Experience Level

Senior level. Preferred 12+ years of relevant engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, innovation in design and qualification, and mentoring across teams.

• Set strategic technical direction for component and product development.
• Lead innovation in design methodologies, qualification testing, and production optimization.
• Act as technical authority on complex electrical, mechanical/optical, DSP, and IC architecture topics.
• Define and influence qualification and test standards across the organization.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams; provide technical guidance to projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on product and technology strategy.
• Support cross-domain system integration and reliability initiatives.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Requirements

Required technical expertise and leadership for this role.

• Proven record of strategic technical leadership and industry recognition.
• Deep expertise in product reliability and qualification testing.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic design and integrated circuit architecture.
• Experience with mechanical and optical systems engineering and system-level integration.
• Proven contributions in digital signal processing implementation.
• Experience leading production optimization and defining manufacturing/test methodologies.
• Ability to influence organizational direction and mentor technical teams.

Education Requirements

Master's or PhD preferred in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Notable industry recognition and extensive relevant experience are expected for senior candidates.

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.