Senior Design Evaluation Engineer

Job Title

Senior Design Evaluation Engineer

Role Summary

Lead post-silicon validation and characterization for power-control ICs on the Power Control team at Research Triangle Park (Durham, NC). The role develops bench hardware and software, executes tests, analyzes results, and supports tape-out and early silicon debug for datacenter and energy products.

Use automation and AI tools to accelerate development and execution, collaborate with cross-functional multi-site teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior; requires 4+ years of hands-on post-silicon validation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform bench-level IC characterization, initial silicon reviews, troubleshooting, bug reporting, correlation, data analysis, and summary reporting.
• Design and build hardware and software to fully characterize new silicon and validate performance.
• Develop DUT interfaces and control using SPI, I2C, USB, UART, GPIB, and other protocols.
• Plan and execute bench tests; coordinate pre- and post-silicon activities and provide technical input prior to tape-out.
• Work with cross-functional teams across sites to meet aggressive project schedules.
• Mentor team members and demonstrate best practices for design evaluation.

Requirements

Must-have practical skills and experience:

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment: DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer.
• Experience automating lab equipment using Python, C, or C#.
• Familiarity with design and PCB layout tools such as SPICE, PADs Logic, Altium, and Allegro.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with global teams.
• Ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish and work through aggressive schedules.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with LDOs and switching power supplies.
• Experience with National Instruments PXI.
• Familiarity with FPGA development.

Education Requirements

Requires MSEE or BSEE (Master or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering).

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.