About the Role
As a Principal Product Applications Engineer at Analog Devices (ADI), you will serve as a recognized technical expert, leading the creation of sophisticated tools that assist customers in integrating ADI products into their designs. You will develop and apply comprehensive system-level understanding across application segments to provide innovative, practical, and timely solutions to complex customer issues. In this principal role, you will lead cross-disciplinary teams to bring new products to market efficiently, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a technical authority for strategic customers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Technical Leadership : Serve as a recognized technical authority across the organization, applying advanced principles and concepts to drive innovation while mentoring engineering teams
- System Architecture Expertise : Develop and apply comprehensive system-level understanding to optimize product integration in complex customer environments and influence future product development
- Advanced Customer Solution Development : Lead the creation of sophisticated application tools, reference boards, and software that demonstrate product capabilities and solve complex integration challenges
- Cross-Organizational Collaboration : Drive collaboration across engineering, marketing, and sales organizations to accelerate product development and market introduction
- Complex Problem Resolution : Apply deep technical expertise to resolve sophisticated and unprecedented technical challenges for strategic customers
- Comprehensive Product Validation : Design advanced testing methodologies to validate product specifications, define operational boundaries, and ensure reliable performance across diverse application environments
- Strategic Competitive Intelligence : Lead in-depth analysis of competitor products, create detailed comparison methodologies, and provide strategic insights to maintain ADI's competitive advantage
- Technical Knowledge Dissemination : Create and deliver advanced technical documentation and training to share expertise throughout the organization and customer base
Must Have Skills
- System Architecture Mastery : Expert proficiency in system-level design with the ability to optimize complex integrated solutions across multiple components and subsystems for maximum performance
- Advanced Application Development : Demonstrated ability to lead the development of sophisticated application tools, reference boards, and software that effectively showcase product capabilities and solve complex customer challenges
- Strategic Cross-Disciplinary Leadership : Proven record of building consensus across engineering, marketing, and sales organizations to achieve critical business objectives and successfully bring products to market
- Advanced Problem Solving : Exceptional analytical abilities with demonstrated success resolving complex technical challenges using innovative approaches and deep domain knowledge
- Comprehensive Product Validation : Expert understanding of validation methodologies to thoroughly test specifications, define operational limits, and ensure product reliability in diverse application environments
- Deep Technical Expertise : Comprehensive understanding of semiconductor products and their applications, with recognized expertise in specific product lines or technology domains
- Strategic Competitor Analysis : Advanced ability to evaluate competing products and technologies, identifying strategic advantages and providing actionable insights to maintain market leadership
- Technical Communication Leadership : Superior ability to articulate complex technical concepts through documentation, presentations, and direct customer engagement with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Market Qualification Expertise : Thorough knowledge of qualification testing requirements for specialized markets, with ability to develop appropriate testing strategies
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's or Doctorate preferred
- Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in product applications engineering, customer technical support, or related roles
- Less experience may be acceptable with relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications
