Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer

NXP Semiconductors NV; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV is seeking a Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer to join the Central Layout Group focusing on automotive power solutions. You will lead physical implementation of complex automotive mixed-signal ICs and drive layout methodology improvements.

Responsibilities include defining floorplans, leading top-level layout activities, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with Design, Verification, Package, Test, and Reliability teams to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Master degree required in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics.
• Extensive experience in analog IC layout development.
• Expert knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre and physical verification flows.
• Strong expertise in mixed-signal, BCD and high voltage technologies.
• Proven experience leading complex top-level layout activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead layout execution for complex mixed-signal and power management products.
• Define and drive floorplanning strategies from concept through tape-out.
• Act as a technical reference for layout methodologies, flows and best practices.
• Support critical technical decisions impacting project execution and product quality.
• Drive topology developments and ensure compliance with design methodologies.
• Mentor layout engineers across the organization.
• Collaborate with Design, Verification, Package, Test, and Reliability teams.

Skills

Analog IC Layout

Top-level layout leadership

Layout methodologies

Mixed-signal tech

High voltage tech

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre

Job description

About The Team

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer to join the Central Layout Group serving the Power & Energy Business Line, with a primary focus on Automotive Power Solutions (APS). The Central Layout Group delivers physical implementation expertise for complex mixed-signal and power management integrated circuits supporting multiple product lines worldwide. The team collaborates with Design, Verification, Package, Test and Product Engineering organizations across a global R&D network to develop next-generation automotive and industrial semiconductor solutions.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical contributor within the Layout organization, leading the physical implementation of complex automotive integrated circuits while driving methodology improvements, technical excellence and project execution across multiple development programs.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead layout execution for complex mixed-signal and power management products.
• Define and drive floorplanning strategies from concept through tape-out.
• Act as a technical reference for layout methodologies, flows and best practices.
• Support critical technical decisions impacting project execution and product quality.

Project Execution

• Drive challenging top-level layout developments.
• Anticipate technical risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with design methodologies, quality standards and tape-out requirements.
• Support project planning, reviews and milestone execution.

Methodology and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to layout productivity improvements.
• Drive methodology, automation and tool enhancements.
• Promote reuse and standardization across projects and technologies.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned across worldwide teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Design, Verification, Package, Test, Product Engineering, Reliability and Technology teams.
• Support issue resolution across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Mentor and technically guide layout engineers across the organization.

Required Skills

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics.
• Extensive experience in Analog IC Layout development.
• Expert knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre and physical verification flows.
• Strong expertise in mixed-signal, BCD and High Voltage technologies.
• Proven experience leading complex top-level layout activities.
• Strong understanding of layout quality, reliability and manufacturability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive semiconductor products.
• Experience with layout automation and scripting (SKILL, Python, TCL).
• Multi-technology expertise.
• Experience driving methodology improvements across organizations.
• Experience in international R&D organizations.

NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices.

As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 61,000 € and 83,900 € annually. This range is intended as a guideline. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs. This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria). Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package.

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