Principal Analog Sustaining Engineer
Core
Lead root cause analysis and resolution for field failures and customer-reported issues on top-tier automotive PMIC products, bridging silicon behavior, system-level debugging, and customer interaction.
Role type
Principal Analog Sustaining Engineer (IC Debug & Failure Analysis)
Builds
Reliable, data-driven solutions for automotive PMIC customers
Domain
Automotive semiconductor / Power Management ICs (PMIC)
Required skills
Analog and digital circuit behavior analysis, waveform analysis, EDA and debug tools (Synopsys, Cadence, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), failure analysis techniques (SEM, FIB, emission microscopy), Verilog/Verilog-AMS/scripting, 8D problem-solving methodology, technical report writing
Preferred skills
Mixed-signal PMIC environment experience, cross-functional collaboration, knowledge dissemination
Technologies
Synopsys, Cadence, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, SEM, FIB, emission microscopy, Verilog, Verilog-AMS
Responsibilities
Review RMA documentation and set up simulation/hardware debug environments to reproduce issues; analyze waveforms and simulations to identify failure mechanisms; collaborate with customer applications teams to drive structured investigation plans; interpret FA lab results and plan next actions; create customer-facing technical documentation (presentations, 8D reports); propose silicon fixes or system-level workarounds; deliver comprehensive root cause analysis reports; conduct technical handoff meetings for knowledge transfer.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight