Principal Engineer, Power Management IC Designer

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Power Management IC Designer

Role Summary

Lead a team of analog/mixed-signal IC designers focused on power management integrated circuits (PMICs) in Renesas' HiRel division. Own transistor-level design, verification, validation and transfer to production for high-reliability and space-targeted power products.

Work cross-functionally with product, applications, process, test, and marketing teams to define product requirements and deliver high-performance DC-DC converters, LDOs, multi-function PMICs and related analog subsystems.

Experience Level

Senior — Principal-level engineering role. Posting specifies MSEE plus 15+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include technical leadership, hands-on circuit design, and driving products from concept to production.

• Participate in product definition with marketing, applications, and customers.
• Perform transistor-level design of analog and mixed-signal circuits for new and derivative PMIC products.
• Apply deep knowledge of power process technologies to create innovative designs.
• Manage and mentor IC design team members to meet schedule and quality objectives.
• Validate and debug prototypes; lead characterization and verification prior to transfer to production engineering.
• Coordinate with process, test, product, application, and marketing stakeholders through product development and release.
• Design and optimize large power transistors, switch-mode power topologies, and gate-driver/control solutions for high-voltage and multi-phase systems.

Requirements

Key technical and leadership requirements. Items labeled "Must-have" are essential; "Nice-to-have" are preferred.

• Must-have: Proven experience leading a team of IC designers and delivering released power-management products.
• Must-have: Thorough understanding of integrated analog circuit design and analog/digital interfaces.
• Must-have: Strong knowledge of bipolar, BiCMOS, and BCD process technologies and circuit/layout robustness for large power transistors (bipolar and DMOS).
• Must-have: Experience with switch-mode power topologies (boost, buck, multi-phase current sharing) and control techniques.
• Must-have: Proficiency with Cadence tools for analog design and mixed-signal simulation; experience with behavioral top-level modeling and mixed-signal verification methodologies.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with radiation-hardened power management products and HiRel/space-market requirements.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with gate-driver techniques and formal control-system understanding.
• Other: Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work in cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) required, accompanied by 15+ years of relevant industry experience in analog/power management IC design. Fields: electrical engineering, analog/mixed-signal design, power electronics or closely related technical disciplines.

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.