Analog Layout / Mask Design Engineer (Senior)

UST Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UST Malaysia in Penang is seeking an experienced layout engineer to lead analog/mixed-signal IC layout activities. You'll collaborate with circuit designers to translate requirements into robust layouts and plan schedules to meet project milestones.

You will perform floorplanning, placement, routing, and DRC/LVS checks, mentor junior engineers, and interface with foundry partners to ensure compliance with process design rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
• 8+ years of analog/mixed-signal IC layout design experience.
• Proficient with Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Graphics.
• Strong understanding of layout sensitivities (matching, parasitics, noise).
• Experience mentoring and leading layout teams is a plus.
• Willing to work at Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute layout design of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to meet requirements and performance targets.
• Plan and manage layout schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Perform floorplanning, placement, and routing with optimization for area and manufacturability.
• Conduct DRC, LVS, ERC checks including RV.
• Mentor junior layout engineers and drive design reviews with foundry partners.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal layout

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Microelectronics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute layout design of digital, analog and mixed-signal circuit.
• Collaborate closely with circuit designers to understand requirements, constraints, and performance targets.
• Plan and manage layout schedules, resources, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Perform floorplanning, placement, and routing while optimizing for area, performance, and manufacturability.
• Conduct thorough physical verification such as DRC, LVS, ERC including RV.
• Drive design reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior layout engineers.
• Interface with foundry partners to ensure compliance with process design rules and manufacturing best practices.
• Document design methodology and maintain layout guidelines for future projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in analog/mixed-signal IC layout design.
• Expert proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics).
• Deep understanding of transistor level and analog circuit topologies and their layout sensitivities (matching, parasitics, noise, shielding, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience mentoring and leading layout teams is a plus.
• Willing to work at Bayan Lepas, Penang.