Analog Devices

Role: Power Application Engineer

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: April 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Selected (received an offer)

Difficulty: Not Specified

Rounds: Multiple rounds, including 3 separate technical interviews in one day (45 minutes each) after an initial discussion with the hiring manager.

Topics Asked: Power engineering fundamentals, basic circuit theory (filtering, op-amps), power ICs, DC-DC converters (bucks, boosts, flyback), resume/experience details, behavioral questions.

Experience:

The candidate received an offer for a role within Analog Devices' PDK (Process Design Kit) team after an interview process that included multiple rounds. Following a discussion with the hiring manager, the candidate underwent three separate 45-minute interviews on the same day.

The technical questions primarily focused on fundamental concepts related to power engineering, often resembling textbook questions. Candidates were advised to be prepared to discuss their previous experiences and resume in detail, utilizing methods like the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure their responses.

Specific technical areas covered included basic circuit theory, with a strong emphasis on filtering and op-amp concepts. Knowledge of basic power ICs and their operation was also expected. Interviewers delved into DC-DC converter basics, such as buck and boost converters, and how to set output voltages. For candidates with prior experience in power ICs, questions on flyback converters were also anticipated.

Interviewers also tended to "grill" candidates about any previous experiences, such as internships, mentioned on their resume. It was suggested that reviewing articles related to Analog Devices' specific product groups could be beneficial if the target group was known.