Senior Analog IC Design Engineer

Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Share options scheme

Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)

Life Assurance (3x Salary)

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working options

Annual leave allowance of 33 days

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A semiconductor company in Cambridge is seeking a Mid-Senior level Analog IC Design Engineer to develop GaN power IC solutions. The role involves designing and testing GaN power ICs, as well as generating IP for patent applications. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field and has extensive knowledge of analog ICs. This position offers a range of benefits and a collaborative work culture, contributing to the company's green agenda.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject.
Comprehensive knowledge of analog ICs.
Experience in EDA design including schematic capture.

Responsibilities

Design and layout of GaN power ICs using EDA tools.
Conduct tests on wafer level and packaged devices.
Generate IP and support management team with patent applications.

Skills

Knowledge of analog ICs

EDA design process proficiency

Electrical test and characterization

Project management skills

Good communication skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant engineering or science

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Calibre

Job description

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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