Senior Design Evaluation Engineer

Job Title

Senior Design Evaluation Engineer

Role Summary

The Senior Design Evaluation Engineer performs post-silicon validation and characterization for power-control integrated circuits. The role supports the Power Control team in Durham, NC, working with IC designers, applications, and test teams to validate device performance and deliver production-ready data.

Experience Level

Senior — requires demonstrated experience in post-silicon validation; posting specifies 4+ years of hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on test development, characterization, and cross-functional collaboration to validate new silicon.

• Perform IC characterization at the bench level, produce correlation analyses and summary reports.
• Develop hardware and software to fully characterize new silicon and validate design performance.
• Create test interfaces and exercise devices via SPI, I2C, USB, UART, GPIB and similar buses.
• Plan and execute bench tests, including pre- and post-silicon activities; provide technical input before tape-out.
• Automate lab equipment and test sequences to increase throughput and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot prototypes, report early bugs, and assist with failure analysis and design correlation.
• Work on multi-site, cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Support aggressive project schedules and travel approximately 10% as required.
• Apply modern tools, including AI-assisted methods, to accelerate test development and execution.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• 4+ years of hands-on post-silicon validation experience, including bench-level characterization.
• Working knowledge of lab equipment: DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer.
• Experience automating lab equipment and tests using Python, LabVIEW, or C++.
• Familiarity with design and PCB layout or simulation tools such as SPICE, PADs logic, ORCAD, or Allegro.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for global team interactions.
• Proven ownership of projects from definition through delivery and documentation.
• Willingness to travel ~10% and work first-shift/day schedule.

Education Requirements

MSEE or BSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) as stated in the minimum qualifications.

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.