Technical Project Lead - IC Design (d/m/f)

ams-OSRAM AG; Oberpremstätten; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

ams OSRAM's LSP unit is seeking a senior IC design leader to drive R&D of PMIC projects, coordinating analog and mixed-signal teams and external providers.

You will define work packages, track progress, ensure quality, and interface with customers; a strong background in silicon releases and design reviews is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal or PMIC IC design.
• Proven track record of successful silicon releases.

Responsibilities

• Lead all R&D product development activities for one IC development project, coordinating design teams and external providers.
• Define and follow up work packages; provide planning details to PM and R&D leadership.
• Ensure designs meet requirements, quality, chip area, and budget.
• Act as technical interface toward customers and drive issue solving.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Strong analytical

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics, one of three business units within ams OSRAM, advancing the digitalization of light. At LSP, we go beyond traditional sensing—combining light, silicon, and system expertise to enable digital photonics solutions. Our focus is clear: powering next-generation applications in data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive, where light becomes a critical interface for data, perception, and interaction. This evolution marks a shift from components to integrated photonics systems —driving performance, scalability, and innovation in high-growth segments.

• Leads all R&D product development activities for one IC development project by managing and coordinating the design team and external providers (Analog, Digital, Layout, Verification, Validation Lab and Test development)
• Defining, structuring and follow up of work packages, provides early warning and escalation
• Provides all planning details on design related tasks to Program Management and R&D Leadership Team
• Accountable to meet the product requirements, project quality, chip area and to execute according to plan and budget
• Might be already involved in Project quoting activities for R&D services
• Acts as a technical interface towards our customers
• Responsible for detailed IC design concepts in collaboration with IC -Architects
• Provide technical guidance and drive issue solving
• Drives Top-Down Design Methodology
• Accountable for all design documentation work acc. defined workflows
• Perform regular design reviews and supervise detailed design, simulation, verification and validation of integrated circuits in collaboration with other team members

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Typically 8+ years of experience in analog / mixed signal or PMIC IC-design ideally as a TPL
• Solid track record of successful silicon releases
• Disciplined in requirement-, risk- and change management
• Able to extract and formulate new IP and file patents
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex multidisciplinary problems
• Excellent communication skills and confidence operating at principal technical level
• Fluent English required; German is an advantage

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).
We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.