Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in the Netherlands is seeking a Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer to join the Central Layout Group within the Power & Energy Business Line, focusing on automotive power solutions. You will provide senior technical expertise in Analog IC Layout, drive complex projects from concept to tape-out, and help deploy layout methodologies across sites worldwide.

The role requires a master degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, extensive analog layout experience, and fluent

Qualifications

• Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics.
• Extensive experience in Analog IC Layout.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, and sign-off methodologies.
• Experience with mixed-signal and power management products.
• Proven track record delivering complex developments from concept to tape-out.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analog and mixed-signal layout developments and drive floorplanning.
• Support multiple projects, mitigate layout risks, and sign-off readiness.
• Develop and promote layout methodologies; mentor engineers.

Skills

Analog IC Layout

Mixed-signal

Power management

Technical leadership

Fluent English

Communication skills

Education

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre

Sign-off methodologies

Job description

About the Team NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Principal Analog IC Layout Engineer to join the Central Layout Group serving the Power & Energy Business Line, with a primary focus on Automotive Power Solutions (APS). The role will support multiple automotive and industrial product lines worldwide and contribute to the successful development of advanced mixed-signal and power management semiconductor solutions.

Role Summary The successful candidate will provide senior technical expertise in Analog IC Layout, driving complex developments across multiple projects while contributing to technology deployment, layout methodologies and organizational capability growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Layout and Technology Leadership Lead complex Analog and Mixed-Signal layout developments. Drive floorplanning and top-level implementation strategies. Support deployment of new technologies and layout methodologies. Ensure high quality and manufacturable layout solutions.
• Project and Product Support Support multiple projects simultaneously. Identify and mitigate layout-related project risks. Drive technical reviews and sign-off readiness. Contribute to silicon bring-up support and root-cause analysis activities.
• Methodology and Community Development Drive continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and promote layout best practices. Contribute to training and mentoring of engineers. Support worldwide alignment on methodologies and standards.

Required Skills

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or Microelectronics.
• Extensive experience in Analog IC Layout.
• Expertise with Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre and sign-off methodologies.
• Strong experience in mixed-signal and power management products.
• Proven track record delivering complex developments from concept to tape-out.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.
• Fluent English.

Preferred Qualifications

• BCD and High Voltage technology expertise.
• Reliability, ESD and EMC layout experience.
• Automation and scripting experience.
• Experience driving cross-site engineering collaboration.
• Automotive semiconductor experience.

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