Senior Staff Analog Layout Engineer (RF Layout)

Infineon Technologies AG; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor leader is seeking a skilled RF layout designer in Penang, Malaysia. In this role, you will optimize circuit layouts and lead RF IP design, while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8-15 years of RF design experience. The company offers a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion, driving innovation in semiconductor solutions.

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of experience in RF layout design preferred.
• Hands-on experience in RF layout from scratch.
• Mandatory knowledge and experience in radio frequency layout.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with RF Designers to optimize circuit layouts.
• Lead the physical layout of RF IP, collaborating with team leaders.
• Guide and coach junior engineers to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

RF layout design

Circuit design

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Calibre

Job description

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Job Description
In your new role, you will:

• Work closely with RF Designers to iterate circuit layouts to achieve optimal 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.
• Participate in layout design of RF circuits (block/IP/chip), including floor planning from scratch, routing, layout verification, and violation resolution.
• Lead or co-lead the physical layout of RF IP, collaborating closely with cross-functional team leaders.
• Conduct thorough internal and external layout design reviews with circuit designers.
• Plan overall project schedules and assign tasks to team members.
• Guide and coach junior engineers to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Your Profile
You are well-suited for this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics with VLSI exposure, or equivalent, along with 8 to 15 years of experience in RF layout design (preferred).
• Hands-on experience in RF layout from scratch.
• Mandatory knowledge and experience in radio frequency (RF) layout.
• Strong expertise in leading the layout of one or more RF IPs, such as RF modules (LNA, Mixer, PA, VCO) for WLAN and Bluetooth chips.
• Experience with layout design and verification of high-performance RF transmitter, receiver, and PLL subsystems.
• Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.
• Expertise in matching, parasitic reduction, ESD, DFM, etc.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in analog layout design.
• Ability to drive ideas for layout productivity, quality, and methodology improvements.
• Teamwork skills and experience in cross-functional activities.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills, with proactive work initiative.

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