Senior Analog Designer (Power Management)

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description:

Role Overview

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMIC).
• Own the full product lifecycle independently—from specification definition and transistor-level design to silicon bring-up and mass production support.
• Drive technical innovation and mentor junior engineers to elevate team capabilities.

Impact & Leadership

• Technical Authority: Define roadmaps for high-efficiency power conversion systems, solving complex challenges in topology, control loops, and thermal performance.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take full responsibility for tape-out success, yield enhancement, and reliability validation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Packaging, Process, and System teams to co-optimize solutions for maximum power density and efficiency.
• Mentorship: Guide and review the work of junior designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Definition: Lead product specification definition, architecture selection, and process node evaluation for new PMIC families.
• Advanced Circuit Design: Architect and implement critical circuit blocks from transistor level to system level, ensuring robustness across PVT corners and high-volume manufacturing readiness.
• Verification Strategy: Define comprehensive simulation plans, corner cases, and verification methodologies to guarantee first-pass silicon success.
• Layout & Integration: Direct physical layout implementation, enforcing strict matching, symmetry, and parasitic control strategies.
• Silicon Bring-up & Debug: Lead post-silicon characterization, root-cause analysis of failures, and performance optimization.
• Production & Yield: Collaborate with Test and Product engineers to develop production test plans, optimize test time, and drive yield improvement initiatives.
• Innovation & IP: Propose novel circuit ideas, drive IP creation and file patents.
• Documentation: Author definitive application notes, guidelines, data sheets, and related materials.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Degree: Master's or Ph.D. degree.
• Major: Electrical Engineering (EE) or Microelectronics.
• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in Power Management IC design (Analog/Mixed-Signal).
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in taking multiple chips from concept to high-volume mass production.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Foundation: Deep understanding of analog/mixed-signal IC design, semiconductor physics, and IC design flows.
• Power Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of power systems, including topologies, control schemes, stability analysis and compensation techniques.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex silicon issues (e.g., stability, noise, EMI, thermal) without precedents.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and present technical strategies to stakeholders.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills ensuring on-time project delivery in a fast-paced environment as a design lead.
• Tool Mastery: Expert proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools for circuit design and verification, better to have capability of scripting for automation.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.