Engineer I – Analog / Mixed-Signal Design

FHLB Des Moines; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Engineer I in Analog/Mixed-Signal design to contribute to next-generation ICs used across industrial and consumer applications. You’ll work with experienced engineers on high‑performance analog circuits from concept through silicon validation.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard design tools, collaborate across teams, and participate in the complete IC development cycle with strong mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’ s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
• Knowledge of CMOS device physics and semiconductor technologies.
• Familiarity with analog building blocks such as amplifiers, regulators, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, or power management circuits.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, SPICE, or equivalent EDA platforms.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Aufgaben

• Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks including ADCs, DACs, PLLs, voltage regulators, power management circuits, precision analog, and low-power I/O circuits.
• Develop testbenches and test cases for analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform transistor-level circuit simulations for functionality, noise, timing, power, and performance optimization.
• Conduct post-layout verification including parasitic extraction and corner analysis.
• Develop behavioral models of analog circuits and prepare design specifications, simulation reports, and characterization results.
• Support bench characterization and silicon validation using laboratory measurement equipment.

Kenntnisse

Analog/mixed-signal fundamentals

CMOS device physics

Analog building blocks

Circuit simulation tools

Analytical problem solving

Written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Internship/academic project

Post-layout simulations & parasitics

Python/MATLAB scripting

Lab measurement techniques

Data converter/clock-gen knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

SPICE

Jobbeschreibung

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: About the Opportunity

Are you looking to begin your career in analog and mixed-signal IC design while working on innovative semiconductor solutions? As an Engineer I in the Analog / Mixed-Signal Design team, you will contribute to the development of next-generation integrated circuits used across industrial, automotive, communications, data center, and consumer applications. This role provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on high-performance analog and mixed-signal designs from concept through silicon validation.

Job Description In this role, you will:

• Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks including ADCs, DACs, PLLs, voltage regulators, power management circuits, precision analog, and low-power I/O circuits.
• Develop testbenchs and test cases for analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Perform transistor-level circuit simulations for functionality, noise, timing, power, and performance optimization.
• Conduct post-layout verification including parasitic extraction and corner analysis.
• Develop behavioral models of analog circuits Prepare technical documentation including design specifications, simulation reports, test plans, and characterization results.
• Support bench characterization and silicon validation using laboratory measurement equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications: Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
• Knowledge of CMOS device physics and semiconductor technologies.
• Familiarity with analog building blocks such as amplifiers, regulators, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, or power management circuits.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, SPICE, or equivalent EDA platforms.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements/Qualifications: Preferred:

• Internship or academic project experience related to analog or mixed-signal IC design.
• Exposure to post-layout simulations, parasitic extraction, and silicon characterization.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Understanding of lab equipment and semiconductor measurement techniques.
• Experience with data converter or clock-generation circuit design is a plus.

What You Can Expect

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard semiconductor design tools and methodologies.
• Mentorship from experienced analog and mixed-signal engineers.
• Exposure to the complete IC development cycle from architecture through production.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation, learning, and technical growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Travel Time: No Travel

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