Principal IC Design Engineer – Analog

Medtronic

. Specify, develop, and design analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits as an individual contributor and coach teammates .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design, utilizing Cadence EDA tools for schematic creation and verification simulations. Capable of leading projects through the full development cycle 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 EquipmentMedical Device Experience

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignVerification SimulationsPVT VerificationIC Layout DirectionParasitic ExtractionCharacterization TestsStatistical MethodsSignal IntegrityThermal ConsiderationsHigh-Voltage Devices

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cadence Layout ToolsLabViewPython Automation

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor MaterialsFabricationMedical Device

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Specify, develop, and design analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits as an individual contributor and coach teammates
Define circuit innovation direction 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 full development cycle from concept through production release
Create schematics and verification simulations using Cadence EDA tools
Develop and maintain Spectre and ADE simulation testbenches for PVT verification
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 in Cadence Layout tools
Perform parasitic extraction and physical-design 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
Review EDA vendor offerings to improve processes and methods

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 5 years with an advanced degree, or 3 years with a PhD
Experience using Cadence EDA analog and mixed-signal tools
Thorough knowledge of analog and mixed-signal IC design methodologies
Experience navigating multi-variable tradeoffs in analog designs and coaching others
Ultra-low-power and subthreshold design methodologies
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 the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Principal-level U.S. work authorization sponsorship may be available; roles below Principal require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at hire and throughout employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible benefits package
Short-term incentive: Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
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 with 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 for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Temporary employees eligible for paid sick time as required by state law
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities