Analog Design Engineer

Silicon Labs; Oslo; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of vacation

Flexible working hours

Free mobile phone

Parking

Team events and social gatherings

Job summary

Silicon Labs in Oslo is seeking an experienced Analog Design Engineer to join the Oslo Analog Design Team. You will work on low-power Gecko MCU and Wireless MCU platforms, taking an advanced analog task from specification through design and lab validation.

You will collaborate with analog, digital, software teams and marketing to define key features, perform circuit simulations, layout and measurements, and contribute to a culture of innovation in a Nordic office.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering covering analog circuit design topics.
• Knowledge of MOS transistors and analog/digital circuit design.
• MOS device modeling skills (noise, DIBL, GIDL, NBTI).
• Design blocks such as OPAMP, power management circuits, ADC/DAC, oscillators, bandgap references, PLL.
• Experience with layout tradeoffs and circuit verification.

Responsibilities

• Take analog design tasks through all phases: specification, architecture, design, verification, layout and lab measurement.
• Collaborate with analog, digital, software and marketing teams to define key features for Gecko MCU platform.
• Deliver low-power, highly integrated analog solutions for MCU/Wireless MCU products.

Skills

Analog circuit design

MOS transistor knowledge

Circuit verification

Lab measurement skills

Education

M.S./Ph.D in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence design tools

Linux

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

How Silicon Labs Norway Works

We are an elite team of IC Design, IC Validation, Software and HW/Tools engineers focused on developing and validating key components of the Silicon Labs IoT product portfolio. Our team has a deep understanding of all aspects of our MCU and Wireless products, from design to delivering a complete customer friendly system. Silicon Labs EFR32 and EFM32 MCU and Wireless product portfolios both originate from the Norway team. We take great pride in the technology that we deliver. We have a passion for what we do and always seek out better ways to serve our customers.

How the Oslo Analog Design Team works

The EFR32 and EFM32 MCU and Wireless products combine an energy-friendly MCU with a highly integrated radio transceiver.These devices are well suited for a variety of applications across a wide range of RF protocols, digital protocols, and power levels.

The Oslo analog design team is, in collaboration with sites in Austin and Singapore, responsible for development of these products. We deliver a low power, simplicity focused platform, which is the base for all Silicon Labs MCUs and Wireless MCUs.

We leverage our history of low power, simplicity focused designs to make the best products for the future of the Silicon Labs IoT story.

Why this position matters

The Internet of Things is a fast growing, innovative market. Silicon Labs has invested in many exciting and market-leading highly integrated mixed signal SoCs aimed at IoT. The low power Gecko MCUs and Wireless MCUs that we develop will be deployed in literally millions of products worldwide. The IoT is the future of Silicon Labs and the Oslo Analog Design team is at the forefront of that initiative. As a Analog Design Engineer, you will work with our other analog teams, digital teams, software teams and the marketing department to define and deliver key features within the low power Gecko MCU and Wireless MCU platform.

Is this a great match for you?

You should be a highly motivated, self-driven and talented engineer with background from Analog Circuit Design. You want to learn and work with the typical IC design flow, all the way from initial idea to implementation. This means taking an advanced analog design task through all phases including specification, architecture, design, verification, layout and lab measurement. Successful candidates should have good written and oral communication skills in English and should be comfortable explaining technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, including senior engineering leaders.

Desired Skills

• M.S. or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering covering analog circuit design topics.
• Knowledge of MOS transistors and analog/digital circuit design
• MOS Device modeling skills (noise, excess thermal noise, DIBL, GIDL, NBTI)
• Design skills and knowledge related to building blocks (e.g., OPAMP, power management circuits, ADC, DAC, oscillators, memories, bandgap references, PLL)
• Understanding of layout tradeoffs for performance and size
• Verification skills (e.g., circuit simulation)
• Laboratory measurement skills
• Experience with Cadence design tools, Linux, Matlab and Python is an advantage

Personal Profile

• Enthusiastic, creative and innovative
• Excellent analytical and system troubleshooting skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Team player

What You’ll Get

You will be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the end-product. Our office is superbly located in beautiful, easily accessible Nydalen in Oslo.

We can also offer:

• Monthly social gathering like summer and new year’s parties, celebrations, team building and happy hours (“lønningspils”)
• Weekly sport activities like cageball, indoor climbing and running
• Monthly innovation day - “Hack a Gecko” (hack-a-thon event for fun and learning)
• Weekly info meeting for all employees
• Paid volunteer days
• 5 weeks of vacation, plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Parking for car, motorbike and bikes available
• Flexible working hours
• Free mobile telephone
• Last, but not least: an amazing culture with skilled colleagues

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between kr699,650 - kr1,299,350. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.