Principal Engineer – Analog Design

Microchip Technology Inc.

. Lead design and simulation of various analog blocks .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeHeilbronn • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and simulating analog circuits, particularly for microcontroller applications, utilizing Cadence tools and deep sub-micron processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage the full design cycle from concept to validation.

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Analog Circuit DesignCadence Tools ProficiencyMicrocontroller Architecture KnowledgeIC Bench Evaluation ExperienceTeam Collaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Analog Circuit DesignTransistor-Level Analog Integrated CircuitsUltra-Low-Power DesignAnalog Front End DesignPower Management DesignADCs KnowledgeDACs KnowledgeAmplifiers KnowledgeSoC Verification SkillsDesign Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cadence Design EnvironmentEDA Design Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MSEE

Industry Keywords

Deep Sub-Micron ProcessesMicrocontroller Peripheral ArchitecturesHigh-Speed Analog Mixed Signals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design and simulation of various analog blocks
Define layout floorplans and closely guide layout designers
Perform IC bench evaluation and validation
Support technical issues, design documentation, and other design activities
Design analog circuits using Cadence tools
Collaborate with other teams to bring up new products successfully
Work with system and digital teams
Design and develop analog IPs for microcontrollers
Design, simulate, and evaluate core analog IPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Design experience with deep sub-micron processes, focused on microcontroller peripheral architectures and ultra-low-power, high-speed analog mixed signals
Solid fundamentals of transistor-level analog integrated circuits and device physics
MSEE with more than 8 years of design experience
Hands-on analog module design experience, including ultra-low-power analog front ends and power management
Working knowledge of ADCs, DACs, and amplifiers preferred
Solid knowledge of EDA design tools and the Cadence design environment
Strong knowledge of analog design using Cadence tools
In-depth knowledge of microcontroller architecture and SoC verification skills preferred
IC bench evaluation and validation experience preferred
Ability to take full responsibility for solutions
Strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to collaborate successfully in a global design team
Willingness to travel 0%–25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee development and career growth programs, including Leadership Passage Programs
Workplace diversity and workplace excellence initiatives
Company perks (specific perks not listed)
Values-based culture emphasizing trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, communication, and community
Travel allowance/time policy: 0%–25% travel