Analog Design Engineer - Power Management (m/f/d)

Apple Inc.; Livorno; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology company in Livorno is seeking an Analog Design Engineer to join its PMU team. You will engage in all phases of chip development, focusing on power management ICs. The ideal candidate has a background in electronic engineering, experience with circuit design and verification, and is fluent in English. This role offers the opportunity to work within a diverse team and contribute to innovative products.

Competenze

• Deep knowledge of transistor level design.
• Experience in design and verification of power management circuits.
• Expertise in design analyses methods such as noise analysis.

Mansioni

• Engage in the full process of chip development from concept to silicon bring-up.
• Support production test development and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with validation and test teams.

Conoscenze

Deep knowledge of transistor level design

Experience in design of power management circuits

Expertise in design analyses methods

Ability to work close with the layout team

Fluency in English

Formazione

MSc or PhD in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Strumenti

Matlab

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an Analog Design Engineer to be a part of the Apple PMU team in Livorno. Are you passionate about analog circuit design? Do you want to become a visible part of development team creating innovative products?! We develop and deliver best in class Power Management Unit Integrated Circuits to enable unique user experience. As a member of our multicultural team, you will participate in the development of pioneering power management ICs for all kind of Apple products! We are looking for someone who will engage in the full process of chip development from concept definition to silicon bring-up in the local labs. Your responsibilities will cover key architecture definition and selection as well as its implementation, verification and validation. You will also support the production test development, evaluation and qualification.

Description

We seek an Engineer who will take part in the entire process of IP development starting from architecture definition and specification through design and verification ending on lab validation and debug support and be in charge of development of best-in-class power management solutions and verify its compliancy to specification pre and post layout. They will support layout team, DFT and AMS teams during design phase. We require someone who can closely collaborate with the validation team on debugging and characterization of the block and with the test team, ensuring production test quality and coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of transistor level design
• Experience in design, verification and simulation of power management circuits such as linear regulators (LDO), data conversion (ADC/DAC), voltage references, charge pumps, amplifiers, comparators meeting power, area and performance specification
• Expertise in design analyses methods such as small signal, feedback loop systems, noise analysis
• Ability to work close with the layout team to ensure quality and compactness of the block layout
• Ability to cooperate with the lab team for block characterization and debugging
• Knowledge of the control algorithms would be an advantage
• Able to work well within the team, take ownership and encourage others
• Fluency in English is required
• Either MSc or PhD in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Delta Sigma design is considered as beneficial
• Knowledge of IC Production Test and Qualification
• Knowledge of hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog) and use of Matlab
• Previous expertise as a technical leader in complex projects
• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity
• We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics
• Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities