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)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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