Analog IC Designer

Technical-Link N. America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical-Link N. America in Plano, TX seeks a senior analog/mixed-signal IC design leader to drive from concept to production ramp, including manufacturability, yield, test and reliability.

You will supervise detailed design, simulations, and layout, mentor engineers, and interface with customers during design reviews to ensure schedule adherence and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.
• Expert knowledge of optimization, packaging, die size and cost.
• Strong communication and leadership under pressure.
• Experience leading design reviews and customer communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, simulation, verification and validation of analog/mixed-signal ICs.
• Direct block-level and top-level layout activities for optimum performance.
• Coordinate requirements and tradeoffs in weekly design reviews.
• Develop documentation and IP, and contribute to patents where applicable.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

Circuit simulation

SPICE/Spectre

Leadership

Cadence Virtuoso

Customer interaction

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

SPICE

Spectre

Layout optimization

Job description

• Responsible for design leadership and development of ultra-high performance, low noise analog solutions associated with mixed signal ICs from initial concept, until production ramp, including design for: manufacturability, yield, test, and reliability.
• Performs and supervises detailed design, simulation, verification and validation of integrated circuits.
• Directs and supervises block level and top-level layout actives to insure optimum circuit performance.
• Expert level knowledge and experience designing for system / application level concerns, including: packaging, parasitics, power, die size, cost, etc.
• "Power User" level knowledge of SPICE/Spectre testbench creation and simulations, including: PVT, Monte Carlo, mixed signal, modelling, optimization, etc.
• Provides positive internal team leadership and communication, coordination of design requirements and tradeoffs, preparation for weekly meetings (internal and customer).
• Analog design subject matter expert level communication with customer (and/or marketing), including: presentation in design reviews, representing the analog design team on weekly conference calls, defining / tracking / working to insure schedule adherence, interactive problem solving and customer communication under pressure, etc.
• Highly creative problem solver, able to generate innovative, new next generation IP and file patents.
• Generation of detailed relevant documentation including: architectural/concept reviews, design gate reviews, internal design documents, test requirements, etc.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 15 years of experience or PhD with 12 years' experience - with an emphasis in analog / mixed signal Integrated Circuit Design.
• Experience with technical leadership in mixed signal IC Design, block level specifications, simulation, modelling, optimizing layout for performance, etc.
• "Expert level" transistor level design knowledge and experience of standard analog building blocks including Bandgap references, current references, OPAMP, LDO, charge pumps and such for ultra-low noise performance in CMOS processes. Design experience in ADC is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required, as customer level technical interface and design / team leadership is necessary under pressure situations.
• Experience with relevant CAD tools (including Cadence Virtuoso, SPICE, etc.)
• Excellent team player - as the role requires internal team leadership.
• Calm professional demeanor and excellent listening skills