Analog IC Design Engineer

Tetramem; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetramem in Singapore seeks a senior engineer to design and develop high-performance analog ICs, including amplifiers and data converters. You will simulate, verify, and validate designs to ensure they meet stringent specifications and quality standards.

You will collaborate with digital designers, layout engineers, and system architects to ensure seamless integration of analog and digital components, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on CMOS analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• 5+ years of analog or mixed-signal IC development in advanced CMOS processes; PhD may count as experience.
• Strong knowledge in OpAmps, bandgap, voltage/current references.
• Familiar with EDA environments (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics).
• Hands-on from definition to tape-out, including layout supervision and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of high-performance analog ICs including amplifiers and data converters.
• Conduct detailed simulations, verification, and validation to meet specs.
• Collaborate with digital designers, layout engineers, and system architects.
• Drive innovation by adopting advanced design techniques and new technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design process improvements.
• Participate in design reviews and document methodologies and results.
• Support testing, characterization, and debugging to optimize yield.
• Document design specifications and test results.

Skills

CMOS analog design

Analog IC development

Mixed-signal design

Circuit simulation

EDA tools

Tape-out experience

OpAmps

Design verification

Low-noise techniques

Team collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

CAD tools

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Design and development of high-performance analog integrated circuits, including amplifiers, data converters, voltage regulators, and other analog signal processing circuits.
• Conduct detailed design simulations, verification, and validation to ensure circuit performance meets specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including digital designers, layout engineers, and system architects, to ensure seamless integration of analog and digital components.
• Drive innovation by researching and implementing advanced design techniques, methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the improvement of design processes and standards.
• Support the testing, characterization, and debugging of analog ICs, working closely with the test engineering team to optimize performance and yield.
• Document design specifications, methodologies, and test results, ensuring comprehensive and accurate technical documentation.

Requirements:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on CMOS analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design
• 5+ years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC development in advanced CMOS processes (PhD experience may be considered as experience), successful tape-out experience with leading foundries
• Strong knowledge in analog/mixed signal circuits such as OpAmps, bandgap, voltage/current references
• Familiar with common EDA environment tools, CAD tools and Analog design methodology including design, simulation, layout, and verification tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
• Hands-on experience with analog mixed-signal IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision and bench characterization
• Ability to create innovative architecture and circuit solutions to meet customer requirements
• Ability to work in a startup environment and to work both independently and as a team player

Experience in one or more of the following areas considered a strong plus:

• Hands-on experience in data converter (ADC/DAC) design and techniques
• Hands-on experience in memory design or in-memory computing circuit design
• Hands-on experience in AMS design and verification methodology