Principal Analog Design Engineer – PMIC Production Support

About NXP

NXP Semiconductors is a global leader in secure connectivity and embedded solutions, driving innovation in automotive, industrial, IoT, and mobile markets. Our teams develop cutting-edge technologies that enable a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world.

Job Summary

NXP is looking for a Senior Analog Design Engineer to support Power Management IC (PMIC) products in production, based on SmartMOS / BCD technologies.

This role focuses on sustaining engineering, including quality and cost improvements, manufacturing support, and fab transfers. You will play a key role in customer return investigations, driving root cause analysis and continuous product improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support analog design activities for products in production, ensuring robustness, quality, and performance
• Lead customer return (RMA) investigations, identifying root causes and defining corrective actions
• Drive failure analysis activities in collaboration with FA labs and define investigation strategies
• Propose and implement production test improvements and contribute to manufacturing optimization
• Support fab transfers, product qualification, and ramp-up activities
• Identify cost reduction opportunities across design, test, and process
• Perform schematic reviews and simulations (nominal, PVT, Monte Carlo) using Cadence tools
• Analyze layout when required to support investigations
• Work closely with Application Engineering, Digital Design, AMS, Product/Test Engineering, and Quality teams
• Generate design reports, support 8D methodology, and ensure proper documentation
• Capture and share lessons learned to feed new product developments

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Design
• Experience with PMICs and SmartPower / BCD technologies
• Proven track record in silicon debug, root cause analysis, and yield improvement
• Proficiency in Cadence design environment (schematic entry, simulation including PVT and Monte Carlo)
• Ability to read and understand IC layout
• Experience working with manufacturing, test, and reliability teams
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods (8D)

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Rigorous, organized, and detail-oriented
• Open-minded, persistent, and proactive
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international teams
• Strong relationship-building skills with global teams and customers

Why Join NXP?

• Work on high-impact automotive and industrial PMIC products
• Collaborate with global, multidisciplinary teams
• Be at the crossroads of design, manufacturing, and customer support
• Contribute to continuous innovation and product excellence

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