Analog & Mixed-Signal Layout Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability protection

Sales incentive bonuses

Stock compensation

Job summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in Kirkland, WA seeks a layout designer for analog and mixed-signal IC blocks. You will work with circuit designers to ensure layouts meet quality, performance, and reliability requirements and perform DRC, LVS, and ERC verifications.

The role requires 1+ years of layout experience, familiarity with CMOS/BiCMOS, Unix data tools, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Travel to coordinate with off-site teams may be needed.

Qualifications

• AA Degree in Engineering or related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Analog & Mixed Signal IC layout design.
• Understanding of design rules, device matching, shielding, isolation, etc.
• Familiar with CMOS and BiCMOS technology and IC design principles.
• Experience with CAD flows/tools for analog/mixed-signal layout design.
• Data management tools in a Unix environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication; ability to work with IC design engineers and other layout designers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Layout of custom mixed-signal and analog circuit blocks.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to meet quality, performance, and reliability targets.
• Perform layout verification checks (DRC, LVS, ERC).
• Support off-site design and layout teams and coordinate with teams outside the USA.
• Track assigned design tasks to meet schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Analog layout

Mixed-signal design

Circuit design concepts

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

AA Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD tools for analog/mixed-signal layout

Unix data management tools

Job description

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in Kirkland, WA seeks a layout designer for analog and mixed-signal IC blocks. You will work with circuit designers to ensure layouts meet quality, performance, and reliability requirements and perform DRC, LVS, and ERC verifications.

The role requires 1+ years of layout experience, familiarity with CMOS/BiCMOS, Unix data tools, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Travel to coordinate with off-site teams may be needed.