Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer

The Preferred Supplier; Delft; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the Netherlands is seeking an Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer responsible for designing precision timing circuits. The ideal candidate will have an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a strong knowledge of CMOS circuits, having published research in this area. Responsibilities include designing circuits to meet specifications, working collaboratively with various teams, and participating in the chip evaluation process. A strong commitment to quality and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Published research projects prototyped and proven in silicon.
• Graduate coursework and design expertise in analog blocks.
• Ability to oversee circuit layout for critical blocks.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting specifications.
• Contribute to architectural definition and chip integration.
• Document assigned blocks and lead design review meetings.

Skills

CMOS circuits

Noise analysis

MATLAB

VerilogA

Cadence analog design tools

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer

About X

X(Nasdaq: X), a market leader in MEMS timing, offers MEMS-based silicon timingsystem solutions. X configurable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with high performance, smallsize, low power, and high reliability. With over 2 billion devices shipped to date, X is changing the timing industry.

Job Summary

The Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer contributes to building precision timing circuits, leveraging X industry-leading MEMS technology. These products have applications ranging from high-performance Networking and CommunicationsInfrastructure to ultra-low power Mobile platforms including wearable devices.

Responsibilities:

• Design analog and mixed-signalcircuits meeting architectural requirements and technical specifications
• Contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration
• Perform calculations, design and verification simulations to ensure building blocks meet specifications at the schematic level and after post-layout extraction, while fully provisioning for DFT and DFM
• Work closely with Layout Engineers to validate proper layout, using all best known methods
• Document assigned blocks, and hold preliminary and final design review meetings
• Actively participate in the chip bring up, evaluation and characterization, with emphasis on owned blocks
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers on issues related to owned circuit blocks
• Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs change

Qualifications &Requirements:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
• Excellent academic record with published research projects prototyped and proven in silicon
• Detailed knowledge of CMOS circuits and noise analysis
• Graduate coursework and design expertise in one or more of the following analog blocks:
  • Integer-N and Fractional-N PLLs
  • Temperature sensors
  • Analog and digital filters
  • Differential and cascode amplifiers
  • High-speed output drivers
  • Sub-threshold circuits
  • Low-noise regulator and bandgap circuits
• Knowledge of programming languages: MATLAB, VerilogA
• Proficient in using Cadence analog design tools
• Ability to oversee circuit layout for critical blocks

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

• Passionate, self-starter with strong commitment to flawless execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment