Analog Design Engineer

OMNIVISION; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in California is seeking an Image Sensor Analog Design Engineer to drive the design and development of cutting-edge image sensor technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analog circuit design and experience in troubleshooting design challenges. Responsibilities include detailed design, whole chip simulations, and collaboration with various engineering units to optimize image sensor performance. A degree in electrical engineering is required, and experience in CMOS technology is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-6 years experience in analog circuits, digital circuits, and semiconductor device physics.
• Familiarity with image sensor manufacturing technology and performance metrics.
• Experience in CMOS image sensor readout circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed transistor level design of analog and mixed signal circuits for image sensors.
• Perform whole chip simulation and block level, transistor level schematic simulations.
• Collaborate with engineers to debug and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Debugging design issues

Collaboration

Education

MSEE or equivalent

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Image Sensor Analog Design Engineer for design and development of next generation image sensors and related technologies. The candidate should have strong fundamentals in analog circuit design and ability to work independently to develop analog blocks for given specifications. The candidate should have the capability to lead, design and develop analog circuits, as well as experience in debugging/verifying design issues, plus capability to do analog layout.

Responsibilities

• Design and work on detailed transistor level design of analog and mixed signal circuits for image sensors and related silicon/system designs.
• Perform the whole chip simulation along with the block level, transistor level schematic simulations.
• Perform the block level and transistor level layout design and optimization of sensor array readout circuits using CAD tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre.
• Collaborate with verification, process, test, and application engineers to debug, characterize and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors and successfully bring new products from initial concept through release.
• Propose innovative and creative solutions where necessary to meet customer needs.
• New circuit R&D to be ahead of current technology.
• Instruct and guide less experienced engineers when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have overall 1-6 yrs experience/knowledge in analog circuits, digital circuits and semiconductor device physics.
• Be familiar with image sensor manufacturing technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage and integration into camera systems.
• Experience/knowledge in CMOS image sensor readout circuit design.
• Experience/knowledge in image sensor and camera system is a plus.
• MSEE or equivalent

Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $110,000 - $150,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.

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