Analog IC Layout Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors, located in the Central Layout Group, seeks an Analog IC Layout Engineer to contribute to analog/mixed-signal ICs for automotive power solutions. You will translate schematics to tape-out, support floorplanning, and optimize layouts for performance, reliability and manufacturability in a multicultural, international team.

Responsibilities include DRC/LVS/ERC verification, parasitic extraction, design reviews, and ensuring high-quality layout deliveries per NXP methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree relevant to IC design.
• Knowledge of analog layout methodologies.
• Fluent English communication in multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop Analog and Mixed-Signal layout blocks from schematic to tape-out.
• Support floorplanning and physical implementation activities.
• Optimize layouts for performance, matching, reliability and manufacturability.
• Contribute to top-level integration activities.
• Execute DRC, LVS, ERC and physical verification activities.
• Support parasitic extraction and post-layout analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and sign-off activities.
• Ensure high-quality layout deliveries following NXP methodologies.
• Collaborate with Analog Design, Verification, Package, Test and Product Engineering teams.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving activities during product development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of layout methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Analog IC Layout

Linux

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso Layout environment

Calibre

PVS

Job description

About the Team NXP Semiconductors is seeking an 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 contribute to the development of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, supporting physical implementation activities from block-level development through product integration. The role offers the opportunity to work within an international and multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Layout Development

• Develop Analog and Mixed-Signal layout blocks from schematic to tape-out
• Support floorplanning and physical implementation activities
• Optimize layouts for performance, matching, reliability and manufacturability
• Contribute to top-level integration activities

Verification and Quality

• Execute DRC, LVS, ERC and physical verification activities
• Support parasitic extraction and post-layout analysis
• Participate in design reviews and sign-off activities
• Ensure high-quality layout deliveries following NXP methodologies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Analog Design, Verification, Package, Test and Product Engineering teams
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving activities during product development
• Contribute to continuous improvement of layout methodologies and best practices

Required Skills

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics
• Knowledge of Analog IC Layout methodologies
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout environment
• Understanding of DRC/LVS verification concepts
• Familiarity with Linux working environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural and international teams
• Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Calibre, PVS or equivalent verification tools
• Knowledge of CMOS, BCD or High Voltage technologies
• Knowledge of Analog Mixed-Signal integrated circuits
• Basic scripting skills (SKILL, Python, TCL or Shell)
• Experience in automotive semiconductor development
• Interest in layout automation and methodology improvements

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