Analog Design Engineer

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

Job summary

ovt in California is seeking an Image Sensor Analog Design Engineer to shape next‑gen image sensors. You will design and develop analog blocks to meet specifications, lead layout, and debug issues with a focus on performance.

The role requires 1–6 years in analog/digital circuits and CMOS readout experience, and an MSEE or equivalent. You will collaborate across teams to bring products from concept to release in a full‑time, on‑site capacity in Irvine.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and perform transistor-level design of analog and mixed-signal circuits for image sensors.
• Run full-chip and block-level simulations including transistor-level schematic simulations.
• Carry out block- and transistor-level layout design and optimization of sensor readout circuits using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with verification, process, test, and applications engineers to debug and optimize sensor performance.
• Propose innovative solutions to meet customer needs and drive DUV-ready production.
• Lead new circuit R&D to stay ahead of technology.
• Instruct and guide less experienced engineers when necessary.

Skills

Analog circuits

Digital circuits

Semiconductor physics

CMOS readout

Image sensor systems

Cadence Virtuoso

Education

MSEE or equivalent

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre

Job description

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.

As an Analog Circuit Design Engineer, you will:

• 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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