Analog Layout Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited; Hubli, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech, based in Hubli, India, invites experienced AMS Design & Analog Layout Engineers to join our semiconductor design team. You will design, simulate, and validate AMS circuits and contribute to advancing high-performance mixed-signal products for global clients.

The role requires strong knowledge of analog layout, LVS/DRC, and post-layout verification, plus proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, and Synopsys.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in AMS design and analog layout.
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools.
• Understanding of device physics and analog circuit theory.
• Experience with LVS, DRC, and post-layout simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and validate AMS circuits.
• Develop and optimize analog layouts per specs and standards.
• Collaborate with digital/analog teams for integration and verification.
• Perform LVS and DRC to ensure layout integrity.
• Participate in silicon validation, debugging, and testing.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and contribute to reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements in design methodologies, tools, and processes.

Skills

AMS design

Analog layout

LVS/DRC

Post-layout simulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Graphics

Synopsys

Job description

As an AMS Design & Analog Layout Engineer at HCLTech, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and validating advanced analog and mixed-signal (AMS) integrated circuits. Your contributions will directly impact the development of high-performance semiconductor solutions, supporting HCLTechs mission to deliver best-in-class products to global clients in various high-tech industries.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and validate analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits for semiconductor products.
• Develop and optimize analog layouts in compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with digital/analog design teams to ensure seamless integration and verification of AMS blocks.
• Perform layout versus schematic (LVS) and design rule checks (DRC) to guarantee layout integrity.
• Participate in silicon validation, debugging, and testing of AMS circuits post-fabrication.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and contribute to design reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements in design methodologies, tools, and processes.

Skill Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analog and mixed-signal (AMS) design and analog layout.
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, analog circuit theory, and layout best practices.
• Experience with LVS, DRC, and post-layout simulation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Other Requirements (Nice to have):

• Experience in low-power or high-speed analog circuit design is a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced process nodes (e.g., 28nm, 16nm, or smaller) is advantageous.
• Prior exposure to automotive, IoT, or consumer electronics applications is desirable.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional team environment.