Analog IC Design Engineer

Job Description

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Analog Design Engineer Success Profile: Success Factors & Descriptions

Circuit Design, Analysis & Execution

Designs, and implements analog, analog-mixed signal & integrated circuits (ICs) that enable new TI products and customer solutions.

Leads IP and chip architecture, schematic design & simulation (pre- and post-layout) basis the specification requirements.

Applies deep understanding of analog fundamentals, process technologies, and circuit design techniques.

Delivers robust, innovative, and efficient designs aligning with customer needs.

Meets project milestones while adapting to changing requirements.

Develops and executes experiments to debug and improve designs.

Able to understand & use relevant software tools (MATLAB, Cadence, etc.) for drawing schematics, simulations, data processing, Modeling etc.

Understands and applies the concepts of feedback loops, design reliability, stability analysis, and debug analysis

Demonstrates a high sense of ownership on design decisions & accountability while executing technical developments.

Understands and applies TI's NPDE Methodology; Proactively identifies and addresses risks in design & execution

Strives to improve execution efficiency using automation

Innovation, Problem Solving & Continuous learning

Stays abreast of industry trends and emerging Circuit topologies & architectures. Proactively proposes and implements innovative solutions

Demonstrates curiosity to go beyond assigned tasks to learn and understands the entire product development

Applies classroom/theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and expands expertise across application areas.

Engages in deep technical discussions and what if scenarios

Keeps the end-user in mind, anticipates market/application needs

Able to explain complex concepts and innovations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Actively pursues professional development, continuous learning and shares knowledge with peers.

Seeks feedback; Responds constructively to failures or missed goals

Cross-functional Collaboration

Works with cross-disciplinary teams (Systems, layout, test, validation, design verification, digital design) across the full product lifecycle—front end to back end.

Participates & contributes to design reviews, product definition, requirements capture, bench characterization etc.

Builds trust and rapport across teams; listens to and incorporates diverse perspectives

Brings together input from different functions to optimize the design for layout ease, test, manufacturability and reliability

Demonstrates accountability and professionalism in team settings; proactively resolves technical and interpersonal obstacles.

Documents and Communicates results clearly through presentations and technical reports to diverse stakeholders.

Table 2: Development actions

Success Factor

On the Job Development Actions

Circuit Design, Analysis & Execution

• Deepen technical expertise by leading the design and simulation of a new type of analog IP block or circuit, progressing from schematic through post-layout validation.
• Seek and integrate feedback from a senior designer or mentor on design approach, simulation methodology, and results interpretation.
• Enroll in (or complete) advanced coursework or internal training on data processing, modeling, or new simulation tools.
• Lead a root-cause analysis for a failed lab or silicon debug, document & share learnings
• Build proficiency in modeling and data analysis by working on real design datasets.
• Take initiative in a root cause analysis of a complex silicon or system-level failure, documenting lessons learned and sharing them with the broader team.
  
  

Innovation, Problem Solving & Continuous learning

• Work directly with a system, product or applications engineer to better understand customer requirements, and map at least one design decision to a specific end-user or market need
• Regularly review recent technical literature and patents related to analog/mixed-signal design.
• Propose process, topology and, methodology improvements and pilot it in a project.
• Volunteer to present a tech talk or lead a brainstorming session on emerging architectures.
  
  

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Develop and deliver a clear technical report or presentation summarizing your project's impact for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead or actively participate in a cross-functional design review (with layout, test, and verification teams), focusing on surfacing and resolving at least one major interdisciplinary issue.
• Practice and strengthen communication by presenting a design challenge and solution to both technical and non-technical audiences, seeking feedback on clarity and impact.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
  
  

About Us

Why TI

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
  
  

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

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