Design Engineer

Diodes Incorporated; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Diodes Incorporated is seeking a Design Engineer to advance high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs for serial communications. You will drive work from concept through manufacturing, collaborating with architecture, verification, applications, layout, and NPD teams.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in EE and 2+ years of analog design, with proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/HSPICE, and 3D EM extraction tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of analog design experience supporting high-speed serial protocols (UFS, MIPI, USB, PCIe, HDMI, etc.).
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre or HSPICE, and 3D electromagnetic extraction tools.
• Layout principles, matching techniques, parasitic extraction, and postlayout verification.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal ICs from product definition through release to manufacturing.
• Support architecture definition, feasibility studies and design trade-offs.
• Develop analog circuits that meet functional, performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Perform top-level and block-level analog design verification with testbenches, automation, and data analysis.
• Provide design support to applications engineers and customers during product designins.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary NPD teams.
• Partner with the Design Verification team to ensure robust, bug-free silicon.

Skills

Analog design

High-speed protocols

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

HSPICE

3D EM extraction tools

Parasitic extraction tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Diodes Incorporated is seeking a Design Engineer to develop high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for advanced serial communication applications. This role spans product definition through release to manufacturing and works closely with architecture, verification, applications, layout, and new product development teams.

What You’ll Do

• Design analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits from product definition through release to manufacturing.
• Support architecture definition, including feasibility studies and evaluation of design trade-offs.
• Develop analog circuits that meet functional, performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Perform top-level and block-level analog design verification using current testbench development, automation, and data-analysis methodologies.
• Provide design support to application engineers and customers during product designins.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary new product development teams.
• Partner with the Design Verification team to support robust, bug-free silicon.

Tools You’ll Use

• Cadence Virtuoso
• Spectre and HSPICE
• 3D electromagnetic extraction tools
• Parasitic extraction and post-layout verification tools

What You’ll Gain

• Build strong connections through networking and mentoring with members of Diodes’ highly skilled workforce
• Collaboration and exposure to a global team and resources
• Gain Practical, project-based experience that strengthens your technical and professional skills.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of analog design experience supporting high-speed serial communication protocols such as UFS or MIPI, USB, PCIe, DisplayPort, or HDMI.
• Working experience with analog building blocks such as equalizers, current mirrors, operational amplifiers, bandgap references, oscillators, and regulators.
• Proficiency with design and simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre or HSPICE, and 3D electromagnetic extraction tools.
• Experience with layout principles, matching techniques, parasitic extraction, and postlayout verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to UFS 5.0, USB4 Version 2.0, or PCIe 6.0 development.
• Experience with advanced CMOS and BiCMOS process technologies.
• Knowledge of reliability considerations including ESD, latch-up, electromigration, and stress effects.
• Working knowledge of analog design verification.
• Experience with silicon bring-up, debugging, and characterization.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management skills and a record of delivering projects on schedule.

Life at Diodes

Diodes Incorporated delivers advanced analog and power semiconductor solutions to the world’s leading technology companies, driving innovation, efficiency, and performance across high-growth markets. Our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions in a fast-paced, transparent culture guided by Integrity, Commitment, and Innovation.

We design reliable technology that improves the world—while prioritizing sustainability, safety, and employee well-being.

Our Vision: Inspire future technology through leading semiconductor solutions.

Diodes Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Description

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor’sSmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets. Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets.

We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k with company match, company paid Short Term and Long-Term disability and standard life insurance policy. We also provide paid time off and have an employee wellness program.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor’sSmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets. Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets.

We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k with company match, company paid Short Term and Long-Term disability and standard life insurance policy. We also provide paid time off and have an employee wellness program.