Principal IC Design Engineer – Analog

Medtronic

. Specify, develop, and design analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, utilizing Cadence EDA tools for schematic creation and verification simulations. Proficient in developing test strategies and conducting characterization tests while fostering collaboration and coaching within teams.

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Analog And Mixed-Signal IC DesignCadence EDA ToolsUltra-Low Power Design MethodologiesTest And Measurement EquipmentCoaching And Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignSimulation TestbenchesParasitic ExtractionIC CharacterizationSignal IntegrityThermal ConsiderationsHigh-Voltage DevicesSwitch-Mode Power ElectronicsStatistical MethodsSemiconductor Fabrication

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCoachingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Cadence Layout ToolsLabViewPython AutomationSpectreADE

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ExperienceElectrical EngineeringElectronic EngineeringIntegrated CircuitsDesign Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Specify, develop, and design analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits
Coach peer and less-experienced teammates
Define circuit innovation and changes by gathering and reducing requirements from product, project, systems, test, research, and firmware engineering
Foster communication and collaboration across teams and supporting departments
Own designs through the entire development cycle from concept through production release
Create schematics and verification simulations using Cadence EDA tools
Develop and maintain Spectre and ADE simulation testbenches to verify functionality across PVT variations
Integrate test strategies and built-in self-test architectures
Integrate designs into mixed-signal, AMS, and modeling simulations for chip-level verification
Translate circuit requirements into layout directions addressing signal integrity, matching, and thermal considerations
Direct and review IC layout activities in Cadence Layout tools
Create parasitic extraction of physical designs and perform impact analysis
Specify, direct, and perform IC and electronic module characterization and verification
Develop and run characterization tests using test and measurement equipment, LabView, and Python automation
Conduct concept, preliminary, critical, and fracture reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field with minimum 7 years of experience designing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits
Or minimum 5 years of experience designing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits with an advanced degree
Or minimum 3 years of experience designing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits with a PhD
Experience using Cadence EDA analog and mixed-signal tools
Thorough knowledge of analog and mixed-signal IC design methodologies
Demonstrated experience navigating multi-variable tradeoff considerations typical of analog designs and coaching others
Ultra-low power and subthreshold design methodologies
Thorough knowledge of semiconductor materials, devices, and fabrication
Experience with high-voltage and switch-mode power electronic devices and applications
Expertise in Cadence analog design tools
Expertise with quality and statistical methods
Medical device experience preferred
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
U.S. work authorization requirements apply; Principal-level roles and above may receive sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Short-term incentive (Medtronic Incentive Plan)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps global well-being program
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees