We are a design and engineering recruitment firm staffing an IC Design Engineer for our client. They are a cutting-edge semiconductor company at the forefront of innovation. They design, develop, and manufacture high-performance semiconductors that power the world’s most advanced systems. From enterprise and cloud AI to automotive and carrier architectures, their solutions drive technological advancements in diverse industries.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
As an IC Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing complex mixed-signal circuits to meet the demands of high-speed, low-power applications. Your responsibilities will include:
- Circuit Design & Development:
- Design and optimize mixed-signal circuits, including ADCs, DACs, RX/TX, PLLs, filters, bandgap bias circuits, regulators, and other analog components.
- Utilize advanced low-power and high-speed design techniques to create scalable and efficient semiconductor solutions.
- Work with deep sub-micron CMOS technologies to ensure performance and power efficiency.
- Simulation & Validation:
- Perform pre-silicon simulations using IC design CAD tools such as Spectre, Spice, Matlab, Hsim, and Verilog.
- Conduct signal integrity, noise analysis, and reliability checks to ensure designs meet rigorous industry standards.
- Prototyping & Testing:
- Evaluate and validate prototype units in a lab environment, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Use advanced test equipment and tools to troubleshoot and refine designs as necessary.
- Documentation & Collaboration:
- Develop detailed documentation of design methodologies, test results, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including digital design engineers, layout engineers, and system architects.
- Process Improvement:
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of IC design processes, methodologies, and toolkits.
- Stay updated with the latest trends in semiconductor design and propose innovative solutions.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Required Skills and Experience
Design Expertise:
- Proven hands-on experience in designing mixed-signal circuits, including ADCs, DACs, RX/TX, PLLs, filters, bandgap bias circuits, and regulators.
- Strong understanding of low-power and high-speed design techniques.
Technical Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS technologies.
- Proficiency with IC design tools such as:
- Spectre
- Spice
- Matlab
- Hsim
- Verilog
- Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal simulation and modeling techniques.
Lab Testing:
- Proficiency in evaluating prototype units to meet design specifications using lab equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other specialized test instruments.
- Ability to debug and troubleshoot hardware and circuit issues.
Industry Standards:
- Familiarity with semiconductor design standards and protocols.
- Knowledge of process variation and design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI, automotive, or cloud-based semiconductor architectures.
- Familiarity with advanced packaging techniques and 3D IC integration.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis for yield improvement and reliability modeling.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, or TCL) to automate design or test processes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to document and share insights effectively.
