R&D Analog IC Design Engineer

IC Resources; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking an R&D Analog IC Design Engineer to join its Advanced R&D team in Switzerland. The role focuses on researching and developing new analog and mixed-signal circuit concepts for high-speed applications, from architecture through to silicon bring-up.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in analog or mixed-signal IC design, strong high-speed experience (SerDes/PLLs/ADCs/DACs), and a MSc/ PhD in EE. On-site presence is required at least three days per week in Switzerland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of analog or mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Strong high-speed design experience (SerDes, PLLs, ADCs, DACs).
• Experience with FinFET nodes (16nm/14nm/7nm).
• Proficient in modelling, simulation, and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new analog and mixed-signal circuit concepts for high-speed applications.
• Explore new architectures to solve circuit and system-level challenges.
• Design and verify high-speed circuits using advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Develop circuit specifications, models and simulation environments.
• Pre-layout and post-layout verification with parasitic extraction.
• Support lab bring-up, silicon debugging and characterization.
• Produce technical analyses and documentation for new concepts.

Skills

Analog IC Design

Mixed-Signal

High-Speed Design

SerDes

Transceivers

PLL

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre/HSpice

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

HSpice

Job description

I am exclusively recruiting for an R&D Analog IC Design Engineer to join my client's Advanced R&D team in Switzerland. This is a research-focused position for an engineer who enjoys developing new circuit concepts and solving challenging problems in high-speed semiconductor design.

The role will involve working on advanced analog and mixed-signal circuits, with significant involvement from early research and architecture through to circuit design, verification and silicon bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Researching and developing new analog and mixed-signal circuit concepts for high-speed applications
• Exploring new architectures and approaches to solve complex circuit and system-level challenges
• Designing and verifying high-speed and high-precision circuits using advanced semiconductor technologies
• Developing circuit specifications, models and simulation environments
• Performing pre-layout and post-layout verification, including variation aware analysisWorking closely with architects, modelling engineers, layout engineers and system designers
• Supporting lab bring-up, silicon debugging and circuit characterisation
• Producing technical analysis and documentation around new concepts, modelling, design and verification

Background

• 5+ years of analog or mixed-signal IC design experience
• Strong high speed design experience, ideally with SerDes, transceivers, PLLs, CDRs, ADCs, DACs or related circuits
• Experience designing in advanced semiconductor nodes, particularly FinFET technologies such as 16nm, 14nm or 7nm
• Experience developing new circuit concepts rather than working purely within established design methodologies
• Strong understanding of modelling, simulation, signal integrity, signal processing or communications
• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related subject
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre or HSpice, with knowledge of physical verification and parasitic extraction

This position is particularly suited to someone who enjoys research and innovation. My client is looking for an engineer who can take a technical problem, investigate different approaches and turn new ideas into practical circuit concepts.

You will be expected to spend a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Switzerland.