Principal Engineer - Analog Design

FHLB Des Moines; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 152,000 - 223,000; Full time

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Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a principal analog design engineer to design, simulate and validate analog IP blocks for mixed-signal SOCs, including high-speed PLLs, ADCs and DACs.

You will collaborate with design leads to deliver optimized IP cores for the TCG timing family. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, 5+ years of analog/mixed-signal experience, strong Cadence skills, and proficiency in Verilog-A, Python, Tcl, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of analog/mixed-signal circuit experience.
• Experience with ADCs, DACs, Filters, PLLs, DLLs, high-speed I/O.
• Strong fundamentals in circuit theory, design and layout.
• Scripting experience in Python, Perl and Tcl.
• Cadence IC design flow/tools knowledge.
• Verilog-A for analog modeling.

Responsibilities

• Work with analog design leads and architects to design specific analog IP blocks.
• Simulate analog circuits across process corners and operating conditions.
• Develop models of design blocks for inclusion in top-level mixed-signal simulations.
• Perform block-level validation of silicon process devices and system-level laboratory evaluation.

Skills

High-speed analog design

Cadence IC design tools

Verilog-A modeling

Scripting: Python, Perl, Tcl

Circuit theory & layout fundamentals

Teamwork across sites

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

Cadence IC design tools

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description: The Timing and Communication Group (TCG) at Microchip has an open vacancy for principal analog design engineer. The responsibility spans wide range of activities such as the design, simulation and validation of analog integrated circuits (ICs). The products are usually mixed signal SOC designs. The Analog team develops the critical IP blocks used in the TCG timing products. These circuits include multi-GHz PLL circuits, high speed digital circuits, MEMS drivers and high-speed performance IO pads. As an Analog Design Engineer and a member of the Analog IP team, you will:

• Work with analog design leads and architects to design specific analog IP blocks.
• Simulate analog circuits across process corners and operating conditions.
• Develop models of design blocks for inclusion in top-level mixed-signal simulations.
• Perform block-level validation of silicon process devices and system-level laboratory evaluation.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience working on analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• High-speed and analog circuit design experience including the following: ADCs, DACs, Filters, PLLs, DLLs, and high-speed I/Os.
• Strong fundamentals in circuit theory, design, and layout
• Hands-on experience in scripting and automation using skill language, python, Perl and tcl
• Strong knowledge in Cadence IC design flow and tools
• Expertise in the system design of mixed signal circuits is preferred
• Strong knowledgeable in Verilog-A for analog behavioral modeling and simulation
• Good communication, teamwork skills and experience working with multi-site teams are desirable

Travel Time: 0% - 25% Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

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The annual base salary range for this position is $107,000 - $157,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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