Analog IC Design Engineer
Job Responsibilities
Duties will include working within a Product Development Team to create (design, layout, and evaluate) new circuit architectures, and to modify existing circuit architectures, verify functionality of designs, prepare and present Design Reviews to internal groups and external customers, write technical reports, attend technical conferences in the areas of data storage and advanced IC design. Specific responsibilities include:
- Communicate effectively within a global business environment (must be proficient in both spoken and written English).
- Perform transistor level, analog and mixed signal integrated circuit design of various cells and blocks within custom chips for the hard disk drive industry. Examples of some blocks are: voltage regulators, bandgap circuits, data converters (DAC, ADC), low noise amplifiers, line drivers, multipliers, temperature sensing circuits, filters, operational amplifiers, variable gain amplifiers, control logic, serial port controller.
- Support the integration of all cells and blocks into a completed integrated circuit
- Work directly with customers to determine the system requirements, write specifications, and guide them on the use of our preamplifier products.
- Conduct detailed design reviews of cell and block level circuits.
- Perform design validation thru simulation with Cadence software.
- Use highspeed electronic characterization equipment to evaluate and debug the functionality of the silicon
- Perform transistor level and block level layout (physical design).
- Provide technical support and guidance to a cross functional team of engineers thru all phases of product development which includes: test, yield, characterization, reliability analysis, qualification, and release to manufacturing.
- Adhering to schedule, die size, and power commitments.
Functional/Industry Knowledge
Required:
- Minimum of 1-3 years Analog IC Design experience in a product development environment
- Proven Analog IC Design skills
- Proven experimental skills and lab/bench expertise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired:
- Past experience in a lead position giving guidance to other engineers
Education/Certifications
Required Degree: BS
Preferred Degree: MS
Preferred Major: Electrical Engineering or related discipline