Auto Platform Specialist - Automotive

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, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

Role Overview

The Lead Specialist, Tier 1 Platform Management is responsible for driving Analog Devices’ engagement with key automotive Tier 1 suppliers at platform level. The role focuses on supporting platform-related activities across opportunity development, customer coordination, sourcing support, and execution follow-through to help ensure ADI solutions are positioned and implemented successfully across multiple OEM programs via Tier 1 platforms.

This role acts as a central coordination point between Tier 1 customers, OEM-related platform activities, and internal ADI teams. The focus is on managing platform-related execution, aligning stakeholders, tracking milestones, and supporting the successful rollout of business opportunities over long automotive lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage selected strategic Tier 1 customer platforms (e.g. SoC power, body (eFuse), connectivity, zonal architecture, ...)

Support early customer engagement at Tier 1 platform level and help position ADI solutions within relevant customer platforms

Act as a key coordination interface for Tier 1 platform teams

Align Tier 1 platform activities with OEM-related platform priorities in close collaboration with the OEM Platform Lead

Coordinate internal ADI resources such as FAEs, Global Solutions, Product Lines, and commercial stakeholders to support platform opportunities and execution

Support demand creation activities across the relevant platform ecosystem, including Tier 1s, OEMs, and design partners

Help prepare and align commercial offers for platform-related opportunities, including hardware, software, NRE / services, and tools where applicable

Support Tier 1 and OEM sourcing processes with required cross-functional documentation, including commercial, technical, logistic, quality, and sustainability inputs

Track platform activities from opportunity phase through execution and production ramp-up, including milestone alignment, sampling coordination, and execution readiness

Monitor progress, identify risks, and support resolution of platform-related issues and escalations

Support operational follow-through on platform-related topics;

This includes:

Ensuring all opportunities are loaded as timely / accurately as possible to the Pipeline to enable clear capacity planning

Identify reuse opportunities of Tier 1 platforms across multiple OEMs and vehicle programs

Feedback customer insights, platform trends, and execution learnings into ADI account and platform planning

Contribute to account plans, Tier 1 / OEM joint reviews, and selected executive-level engagements. This includes:

Monthly/Qtrly check with CAS/GAM Automotive teams to ensure that FCSTs in the system mirror the MSD FCST in the system

Provide clear narrative on gaps between MSD and CFIT/APO FCSTs

Key Interfaces

Tier 1 Platform and System Teams

OEM Platform Lead

Global Account Leaders and Regional Sales

Field Application Engineering (FAEs)

Global Solutions and Product Line Organizations

Operations, Commercial, and Support Functions

Required Qualifications

Experience in automotive semiconductor sales, operations, program coordination, account support, or platform-related customer engagement

Good understanding of automotive Tier 1 and OEM interaction models and platform-related business processes

Experience working across multiple programs, customers, or complex cross-functional environments

Ability to coordinate technical, commercial, and operational topics across internal and external stakeholders

Strong organizational skills with a structured and execution-driven mindset

Ability to manage follow-through across long timelines and multiple parallel workstreams

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Fluent in English; German is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with platform-related customer activities in the automotive semiconductor environment

Familiarity with sourcing processes and customer documentation requirements

Experience supporting complex customer opportunities from early engagement through execution

Exposure to commercial coordination topics such as pricing alignment, contract follow-up, or business case support

Success Factors

Strong ownership and reliable execution of platform-related activities

Effective coordination across Tier 1 customers, OEM-facing activities, and ADI internal teams

High-quality follow-through on opportunity development, sourcing support, and execution milestones

Structured handling of risks, dependencies, and escalations across long automotive lifecycles

Trusted and dependable partner for customers and internal stakeholders

Ability to bring clarity, pace, and consistency to complex platform-related activities

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.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days