Robotics Principal System Application Engineer

Location: China, Shanghai, Pudong, ZuChongzhi

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Robotics Principal System Application Engineer

The Robotics End Market Team are advertising a senior Robotics Domain Expert role, with a focus on supporting the growth of the robotics business in China. The End Market team is responsible for expansion of ADI revenue globally in the areas of humanoids, fixed robots, and mobile robots. Due to the nature and size of the potential market and the fast pace in China, a need has been identified for a senior strategic position, focused on identifying and defining breakthrough system level solutions utilizing technologies across multiple ADI internal groups in order to solve the hardest design challenges and influence the trend. Map out competitive solutions and identify technology and/or solution gaps to generate benchmark datasets to promote ADI technology superiority. Generate impactful hardware and software demonstrations of system level solutions to drive customer intimacy and engagements.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Contribute to the design, development, and validation of hardware, software, and embedded systems for advanced robotic platforms, with a focus on humanoid applications. Support the creation and optimization of block diagrams, and system architectures for robotics solutions. Work closely with the industrial vision, motor control, magnetic sensing, connectivity, power, tactile, sensor fusion and AI groups to define breakthrough technologies and solutions to drive deep customer engagements. Build familiarity with competitive solutions and generate data and documentation to clearly outline pros and cons to support promotion and/or improvement of ADI technologies and solutions. Participate in the development of technical training materials and application notes for Field Application Engineers. Stay current on trends in robotics, AI, and sensing technologies, sharing insights to inform team projects and strategy.

Required Profile:

• Familiarity with humanoid, mobile robotics, collaborative robots, and/or industrial vision technologies (e.g., ToF, radar, sensor fusion).
• Understanding of motion control concepts (BLDC, PMSM drives) and interest in learning advanced techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator and proactive collaborator in a diverse, international team environment.

• Technical Foundation
  • Strong technical background in robotics/automation
  • Understanding of system-level architectures
  • Experience providing technical guidance
  • Ability to maintain technical credibility while prioritizing business impact
• Business Acumen
  • Proven track record of driving revenue through technical solutions
  • Strong customer-facing experience with strategic accounts
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize technical initiatives based on market impact
  • Deep understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscape
  • Experience in business case development and opportunity assessment
• Leadership in Matrix Organizations
  • Excellence in influencing without direct authority (non-management role)
  • Proven success in matrix organizations where outcomes depend on collaboration
  • Ability to guide technical decisions through influence rather than direct control
  • Track record of building consensus across diverse stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills bridging technical and business audiences

Success Metrics:

• Product roadmap influence
• Revenue growth from technical initiatives
• Market share expansion in focus applications
• Competitive benchmarks
• Customer engagement impact

Travel: 30%

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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