Senior Analog IC Design Engineer

Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd seeks an experienced Analog IC Design Engineer to join their R&D team in Cambridge. In this role, you will design GaN power IC solutions, using your expertise in analog IC development and testing. The company fosters an innovative environment dedicated to sustainable power electronics.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Share options scheme

Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)

Life Assurance (3x Salary)

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3)

Flexible working options

Annual leave allowance of 33 days

Training and development

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

IP bonus scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject.
• Comprehensive knowledge of analog ICs and the EDA design process.
• Strong communication and project management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of GaN power ICs using EDA tools.
• Implement testing solutions for GaN Power ICs.
• Conduct wafer level testing and device debugging.

Skills

Project Management

Analog IC Design

EDA Design Process

Electrical Testing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Calibre

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Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible

A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.

Team - R&D Engineering

Location - Cambridge, UK

Contract - Full-time, Permanent

About CGD

Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible

A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.

The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN. In addition to the multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has so far successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS and EU (Penta). The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.

Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life

The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world's most significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2 emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.

With a mindset on pushing the limits of semiconductor (GaN) properties and an outstanding team of worldwide experts leveraging knowledge, IP, and decades of research, we demonstrate technological advancement by developing green solutions for everyday electronics, respecting our planet's natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the generations to come.

Why Work for CGD

We Champion Commitment, Celebrate Empowerment, and Reward the Brave.

We are interested in change-makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company's green agenda.

At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture. We offer a relaxed yet productive working environment where everybody is valued and respected and becomes part of commercial success while experiencing professional growth.

If your heart beats for innovation, challenge, and growth, and if the prospect of joining a friendly and game-changing company is for you, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

CGD are looking for an experienced Analog IC Design Engineer to join the team. As part of the growing engineering team, you will be responsible for developing new GaN Power IC solutions. In this role, you will be able to develop and use your knowledge of a variety of aspects of semiconductor device development at the forefront of GaN device R&D.

This role is based at the company's office and lab in Cambridge, UK, although it is expected that some travel will be required from time to time for this role.

Main Responsibilities

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Design and layout of GaN power ICs using EDA tools, including schematic capture, analog simulations, chip layout, DRC, LVS, PEX, PLS
• Design and implement solutions for the testing of GaN Power ICs, conducting tests on wafer level and on packaged devices
• Detailed documentation, chip evaluation and debugging
• Develop SPICE models of GaN ICs
• Generate IP and support management team with patent applications and IP management
  
  
  

Requirements

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of analog ICs
• Skilled and experienced in the EDA design process including schematic capture, analog simulations, chip layout, DRC, LVS, PEX, PLS
• Good knowledge and understanding of electrical test and characterisation of analog ICs, for prototyping and mass production
• Strong project management skills
• Creative thinker with practical skills and experience
• Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners, and customers Comfortable in a fast paced, start-up environment
• Pro-active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
• Good communication and presentation skills
• A mindset for precise and high-quality results
• An eye for detail
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred
• Experience with power ICs preferred
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Calibre preferred
  
  
  

Benefits

• Excellent salary
• Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
• Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
• Life Assurance (3x Salary)
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance
• BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3)
• Flexible working options (both location and times)
• Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Training and development
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• IP bonus scheme
• Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Regular social events including frequent company lunches, annual summer party, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities
  
  
  

We believe in equal opportunities

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented and committed people to build a system to shape the future of power electronics.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We are well set up for collaborative hybrid working, with some members of the team working in the UK office and some from home in the UK and other cities in Europe and Asia.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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