Senior Pixel Designer

FLIR; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Waterloo is seeking a Senior Pixel Designer to contribute to CMOS/CCD image sensor development. The role requires a Doctorate in semiconductor device physics, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The candidate will define new pixel architectures, optimize performance, and mentor junior designers. This position is integral to advancing high-performance imaging technology.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and device characterization techniques.
• At least 3 years of experience with 2D/3D TCAD simulations.
• Design of Experiments (DOEs) including Taguchi methods and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

Responsibilities

• Define new pixel architecture, layout design, and process integration schemes.
• Optimize existing pixel performance and manufacturability.
• Perform process, device, and optoelectronic simulations.
• Generate and evaluate pixel process and device experimental splits.
• Participate in silicon foundry interactions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong knowledge of fabrication processes

Experience with image sensor pixel design

Knowledge of analog circuits interfacing

Education

Doctorate in semiconductor device physics

Tools

TCAD simulations

Optical simulations (Ray tracing/FDTD)

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Our Company is built on employee mutual commitment and respect, enthusiasm and progress. Teledyne Digital Imaging is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne Digital Imaging's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multimedia. As part of our continuing growth in this high technology market, Teledyne Digital Imaging is recruiting for a Senior Pixel Designer in Waterloo!

Teledyne DALSA’s CMOS Image Sensors group is looking for a creative and innovative individual who can contribute to the development of advanced CMOS / CCD image sensor pixels. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual who can learn new technical concepts readily, work independently on tight schedules, and collaborate closely with other team members.

In the role of Pixel Design Specialist, your essential job functions would include :

• Define new pixel architecture, layout design, and corresponding process integration schemes.
• Optimize existing pixel performance and manufacturability.
• Perform process, device, and optoelectronic simulations of advanced CMOS / CCD imager pixels.
• Generate and evaluate pixel process and device experimental splits.
• Participate in internal and external silicon foundry interactions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers.

The successful candidate will ideally have :

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, device physics, and optoelectronics of advanced CMOS / CCD image sensors.

Experience with image sensor pixel design, preferably with high-speed and low-noise CMOS / CCD pixel design experience.

Knowledge and experience in the area of analog circuits interfacing to imager pixels will be strong assets to the position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Doctorate (academic) with specialization in semiconductor device physics and hands-on experience of semiconductor fabrication processes and device characterization techniques.

At least 3 years of experience with 2D / 3D TCAD simulations (process / device / optoelectronic simulations using Synopsys, Silvaco) and optical simulations (Ray tracing / FDTD using Lumerical, Zemax).

Design of Experiments (DOEs) including Taguchi methods, Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity, and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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