Sr Design Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Analog IC Design Engineer for its sensor product line. You will lead analog/mixed-signal block design, tackle layout considerations, and drive verification and production test flows.

The role requires a strong background in sensor-related IC development, cross-team collaboration with overseas teams, and the ability to write design documentation and integrate safety features. This position is based in Schaffhausen.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit design and IC development.
• Experience in signal processing and sensors strongly desired.
• Understanding of high-speed layout considerations (parasitics, crosstalk, supply/bias distribution).
• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with CAD tool environment and mixed-signal simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog/mixed-signal circuit blocks and IC layouts.
• Analyze and optimize performance and verify designs.
• Oversee design verification and testing.
• Coordinate IC layout follow-up and test flows with production teams.
• Design for test, yield, and reliability considerations.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

IC development

Signal processing

Sensors

High-speed layout

CAD tools

Mixed-signal simulation

English communication

Team player

Project management

Willing to travel

Self-motivated

Education

MSEE or higher

Tools

CAD tools

Layout software

Job description

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading‑edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Senior Analog IC Design Engineer for Sensor Product Line

Job Summary

This is an IC Senior design position in our sensor product team. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, rethink the current state-of-the-art and push the technology envelope forward within the sensor product design phase. His responsibilities range from specifying design targets, through block partitioning, transistor level design and layout supervision to the validation and debugging of the fabricated silicon.

Essential Functions

• Circuit design of mixed-signal building blocks, including analog design of key blocks
• Analysis and optimization of performance
• Design verification
• IC layout follow up
• Design for test, yield, reliability
• Specify and implement functional safety features
• Cooperate with the digital team to define system architecture
• Cooperate with team overseas to develop a test flow for production
• Write documentation for design and architectures
• Participate in the evaluation of silicon in the lab

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in analog/mixed‑signal circuit design, IC development
• Previous experience in signal processing and sensors strongly desired
• A good understanding of high-speed layout considerations (e.g. parasitic, crosstalk, supply and bias distribution)
• Solid analytical thinking
• Proficient with CAD tool environment and mixed‑signal simulation
• Fluent communication in English
• Good communication skills, contribute as a team player in development and design of sensor products
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with analog, digital, layout and test engineers
• Project Management experience
• Willing to travel occasionally
• Self‑motivated

Education

• MSEE or higher

Location

Switzerland (Schaffhausen)

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.