System-Level IC Design Research Assistant

Master in Integrated Building Systems ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The IDEAS Lab at ETH Zurich is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit design for system-level ICs. You will develop test PCBs, set up measurement environments, and perform automated testing of complex IC chips within a fast-paced, collaborative research team.

The role emphasizes hands-on implementation, documentation of test results, and participation in test campaigns to validate performance under varied conditions.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Prior experience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC circuit design, with familiarity with IC design tools and tapeout flows, including digital circuit synthesis.
• Prior experience in printed-circuit board (PCB) design.
• Tapeout experience is a plus.
• IC testing experience using Keysight and R&S equipment is a plus.
• Experience working in fast-paced research environments.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Motivated to contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, with a strong commitment to technical excellence.
• Excellent communication skills in English, the IDEAS team's working language

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and refine analog, digital, and mixed-signal support circuits for system-level ICs.
• Support top-level assembly of system-level ICs, including LVS, DRC, and density checks.
• Develop test PCBs, set up measurement environments, and support automated testing of complex IC chips.
• Lead the execution and analysis of system-level IC test campaigns to validate performance under various operating conditions.
• Document and investigate test anomalies.
• Prepare formal test reports for internal reviews and project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve repeatability, traceability, and testing efficiency

Kenntnisse

IC design experience

PCB design experience

English communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IC design tools

Tapeout flows

Measurement equipment

Jobbeschreibung

The IDEAS Lab at ETH Zurich is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit design for system-level ICs. You will develop test PCBs, set up measurement environments, and perform automated testing of complex IC chips within a fast-paced, collaborative research team.

The role emphasizes hands-on implementation, documentation of test results, and participation in test campaigns to validate performance under varied conditions.