Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer (CMOS/PLL/Oscillators) - Visas Supported

European Tech Recruit; Delft; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

[Unknown] is seeking an experienced Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to contribute to precision timing circuits using the company’s MEMS/Analog technology. The role involves designing analog/mixed-signal blocks, performing simulations and coordinating with layout and characterization teams to ensure silicon success.

The candidate should have a strong CMOS background, expertise in PLLs or MEMS-related areas, and proficiency with MATLAB and Cadence tools. Visas supported and location in Delft, NL.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or PhD in Electrical Engineering with related experience.
• Strong publications with prototypes proven in silicon.
• Detailed knowledge of CMOS circuits and noise analysis.
• Expertise in one of: Integer-N PLL, temperature sensor, analog/digital filters, MEMS oscillator, sub-threshold circuits, low-noise regulator and bandgap, high-speed output drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting specifications.
• Contribute to architectural definition and chip integration.
• Perform design and verification simulations to ensure blocks meet specs at schematic and post-layout extraction stages.
• Oversee layout for critical blocks and validate with layout engineers.
• Document blocks and participate in design reviews; assist in chip bring-up and characterization.
• Collaborate with Product, Characterization, Test and Application Engineers on owned blocks.

Skills

MATLAB

VerilogA

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence analog design tools

Job description

Location: Delft, Netherlands (Visas Supported)

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to join a leading MEMS and Analog Semiconductor company, who offer the industry’s most advanced and most reliable timing solutions. There products have applications ranging from high-performance Networking and Communications Infrastructure to ultra-low power Mobile platforms, including wearable devices.

In this role, you will contribute to building precision timing circuits, leveraging the companies industry-leading MEMS technology.

Responsibilities:

• Design Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits 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. in Electrical Engineering or related field with minimum 4 years of related experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with minimum 2 years of related experience
• Excellent academic record with published research projects prototyped and proven in silicon
• Detailed knowledge of CMOS Circuits and noise analysis
• Core expertise in one of the following areas:

• *Integer-N and fractional-N PLL
• *Temperature sensor
• *Analog and digital filters
• *Quartz or MEMS oscillator
• *Sub-threshold circuits
• *Low noise regulator and bandgap
• *High-speed output drivers

• Ability to oversee circuit layout for critical blocks
• Knowledge of programming languages: MATLAB, VerilogA
• Proficient in using Cadence analog design tools

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