Staff Engineer, Product Applications

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn.

Analog Devices (ADI) has $12 billion in revenue with offices around the world. As a global leader in the design and manufacturing of analog, mixed signal, power management and DSP integrated circuits, ADI is known for helping to solve its customers’ toughest engineering challenges. With a commitment to engineering for good, ADI strives to create a more sustainable future, while also focusing on its employees through mentoring programs, employee networks and continuous learning opportunities.

At ADI, you will learn from the brightest minds who are here to help you grow and succeed. You will make an impact through work on meaningful projects alongside a team of experts. ADI’s culture values aligned goals, work-life balance, continuous and life-long learning opportunities, and shared rewards.

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Job Description Summary:

Analog's Automotive Cabin Experience (ACE) business unit is seeking a mid- to high-level Applications Engineer as a core contributor to our cutting-edge GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Links) product line’s team. In this position you will work with global car manufacturers on their ADAS (camera) and In-Vehicle Infotainment (display) system designs and implementations.  You will also design and develop hardware, firmware, and software to evaluate Analog’s integrated circuits while using high-end lab equipment to characterize device operation for both new product development and customer support.

The primary work location is on-site at an Analog facility where our ACE, Serial Links engineering teams are located, with some work-from-home flexibility available.  This position is targeted at our Shenzhen China office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Being a product and technical expert in High-Speed Automotive Serial Links (GMSL)
• Providing quick-turn technical applications support to customers, global field teams, Product Definers, and Design Engineers which includes educating, answering questions, developing architectures, and solving problems with customers related to both new and existing Analog Devices’ parts and boards
• Lab evaluation of new ICs to gain expert-level knowledge in device operation, including measurement collection and software authoring to automate bench tests
• Being a technical resource in display and camera systems, transmission line theory, industry standard control interfaces, automotive EMI/BCI standards, and automotive functional safety
• Designing, laying-out, building, and testing application boards to validate GMSL products, and developing demonstration systems to show-off industry-leading features to potential and existing customers
• Authoring technical documentation such as application notes, user guides, articles, new product proposals, and evaluation kit manuscripts for internal and/or external publication
• Working with Marketing and the global field team to secure new design wins by providing technical insight to engineers at key OEM and Tier-1 customers
• Provide trainings to FAEs and customer engineers globally
• Traveling (domestic and international) will be required for customer support and to meet with Analog’s global design and field teams to provide training, lab work, demonstrations, and other remote operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSEE required
• 6 years of automotive applications, electronics design, or product definition experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of high-speed serial links / SERDES and of serial communications protocols such as I2C, UART, SPI, I2S, and RMII/RGMII/SGMII
• Working knowledge of PCB design and layout, system/hardware debug experience, and familiarity with FPGA, SOC, and microcontroller operation
• Self-motivated, multi-tasker with the ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional and interdepartmental teams
• Ability to travel globally 2-3 weeks per quarter

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSEE preferred
• Existing experience in an Applications Engineering role, in analog or digital design, or in a Systems Engineering role
• Experience in PCB design, layout, and signal integrity/power delivery simulations
• Working knowledge of video transmission standards such as DisplayPort, HDMI, oLDI, and others
• Working knowledge of automotive electronic systems, particularly ADAS and infotainment, automotive safety and quality standards and EMI/EMC standards

Shenzhen wage range: - CNY Annual Actual salary could be higher or lower than this range, and will be set based on experience, education, training, external market data, internal equity, or other bona fide factors

This position qualifies for a restricted stock unit grant and discretionary performance based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

This position includes paid vacation, and other benefits.

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations; including but not limited to US Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), or US Treasury Regulations. If required, placement is contingent on Analog’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

ADI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious creed), sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veterans, and/or military status and any other categories protected by applicable law. 

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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