Senior Staff Analog Engineer - Power ICs

About the role

Renesas Electronics is looking for a Senior Staff Analog Engineer to join the Power Product Group, Performance Computing Power Team in Catania, Italy. The role focuses on designing and developing Smart Power Stages and Power Management Integrated Circuits, with support for product definition and testability, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Smart Power Stages and Power Management ICs.
• Design low-power precision analog and mixed-signal circuits, including voltage and current references, temperature sensors, current sense, amplifiers, comparators, oscillators, charge pumps, DACs, ADCs, LDOs, level shifters, gate drivers and protection circuits.
• Collaborate with digital design, layout and verification teams.
• Perform circuit simulations and analysis to optimise performance and reliability.
• Conduct design reviews and give feedback to ensure design quality and specification compliance.
• Support test engineers, validation engineers, application engineers and product engineers.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies.

Required profile

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design.
• Strong knowledge of analog design principles, including signal processing and power management, and transistor-level design.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, teamwork and occasional travel availability.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Cadence design tools.
• Solid knowledge of feedback control systems.
• Preferred: DC-DC switching converter design, advanced process technologies (CMOS, BiCMOS, BCD), and familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.

What we offer

• Expected annual pay range of EUR 61,000 to EUR 82,000, depending on location, experience and skill set.
• The role is eligible for a bonus.
• A competitive benefits package, with more details given during the hiring process.