Analog Layout Designer

Kosmic Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kosmic Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced RF layout design engineer. You will work with RF designers to iterate circuit layouts, perform routing and verification using Cadence Virtuoso--VXL and Mentor Calibre, and apply advanced RF node processes.

The role includes leading IP RF layouts (LNA, Mixer, PA, VCO) for WLAN/BT, conducting design reviews with circuit designers, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Expertise in RF layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.
• Experience with layout design and verification of high-performance RF transmitter/receiver.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in layout design of RF circuits floor planning from scratch.
• Lead/co-lead RF layout of IP and review with circuit designers.
• Plan project schedule and guide junior engineers.

Job description

Work closely with RF Designers to iterate circuit layouts to achieve performance. Perform critical circuit block, subsystem and top-level layout and verification using state-of-the art tools (Cadence Virtuoso--VXL & Mentor Calibre) and techniques in advanced RF node processes.

Key responsibilities

Participate in layout design of RF circuits (block/IP/chip) floor planning from scratch, performing routing & layout verification and resolve violations

Lead/co-lead the physical layout of IP of RF layout design by working closely with cross functional team leader

Conduct thorough layout design reviews internally & external review with circuit designers

Plan overall project schedule and distribute tasks to project team members

Guide and coach junior engineers for on time delivery & quality

About you

Bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering/Physics with VLSI exposure or equivalent 8 to 15 years of job experience in RF layout design field

Hands on experience in RF layout from scratch

Knowledge & experience in radio frequency (RF) layout is mandatory

Strong expertise in leading in one or more of the following IP Layouts - RF modules (high frequency circuits) – LNA, Mixer, PA, VCO for WLAN, BT chip

Experience with layout design and verification of high-performance RF transmitter, receiver, PLL subsystems

Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies

Expertise on matching, parasitic reduction, ESD, DFM etc.

Strong technical, analytical & problem-solving skills in analog layout design

Ability to work as strong team player and participate in cross-functional activities

Good interpersonal, verbal and communication skill with good initiative at work