FPGA/ASIC ENGINEER

Canon Medical Research Usa, Inc.; Vernon Hills, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HRA or HSA

Job summary

Canon Medical Research USA, Inc. (CMRU) seeks an FPGA/ASIC Engineer to oversee definition, design, verification, and documentation for FPGA/ASIC development at our Vernon Hills, IL location. The role is full-time with a 37.5-hour weekly commitment in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in digital FPGA design, HDL coding, and hardware/software integration, with experience using Xilinx Vivado and QuestaSim. Collaboration across engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or Master) in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Digital FPGA design for embedded systems experience.
• HDL coding (VHDL/Verilog) for FPGA development and simulation.
• Hardware/Software integration and lab debug with common equipment.

Responsibilities

• Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation.
• Define module interfaces/formats for simulation.
• Develop digital FPGA logic solutions for applications like system communications and data movement.
• Participate in FPGA lifecycle from requirements to debugging per engineering processes.
• Prepare design documentation and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Digital FPGA design

HDL coding

FPGA design tools

Communication across teams

High bandwidth data handling

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Mentor QuestaSim

Subversion

ClearCase

Job description

Vernon Hills (Chicago), IL

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Canon Medical Research USA, Inc. (CMRU) is seeking an FPGA/ASIC Engineer to join our VHDLDepartment. In this role, you will oversee definition, design, verification, and documentation forFPGA/ASIC development.

CMRU is committed to recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that makeindividuals unique in an atmosphere that promotes work/life balance and celebrates individual andcollective achievement. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute,through their experience, education, research and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of ourorganization and the scientific and engineering community at large.

The FPGA/ASIC Engineer will report to the Manager, FPGA/ASIC.

This role is a regular, full-time position requiring a commitment of 37.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid rolebased in CMRU’s main office in Vernon Hills (Chicago), Illinois.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation.
• Define module interfaces/formats for simulation.
• Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integratedcircuits.
• Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, and timingand power use.
• Analyze equipment to establish operation data, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results.
• May also review vendor capability to support development.
• Develop digital FPGA logic solutions targeting applications such as system communications/control,data movement and processing, and embedded microprocessors
• Participate in the engineering life cycle of FPGA products including requirements, architecture, design,implementation, verification, integration, and debug following appropriate engineering best practicesand department processes
• Prepare design documentation and participates-in design reviews
• Execute tasks and provides timely status input to project or team lead

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Science (or Master) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with the following:
  • Digital FPGA design for embedded systems
  • High bandwidth data communications, storage, and manipulation in an FPGAWriting and reviewing documentation including requirements, design, verification, andinterface guides (e.g. User, Software)
  • Hardware/Software integration and lab debug using common equipment includinginternal FPGA logic analyzer tools (e.g. Vivado Logic Analyzer)
  • Communicating and coordinating across engineering functional teams to achieve projectgoals
• Proficiency with:
  • HDL coding (e.g. VHDL, Verilog, etc.) for FPGA development and simulation
  • HDL design and coding best practices for purpose (e.g. resource use, clock-rate, latency)
  • FPGA design tools, simulation tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado, Mentor QuestaSim)
  • Source control tools (e.g. Subversion, ClearCase)
  • Standard office software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, etc.)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Exercises judgment within well-defined procedures to solve moderately complex problems;welcomes feedback to modify and improve designs
• Is accurate, thorough and monitors own work quality; constantly looking for ways to improveand promote quality
• Quickly adapts to changes in priority, approach or method to best fit the situation; managescompeting demands; deals well with delays or unexpected events
• Effectively presents information to a variety of people, including project lead and peers onproject teams
• Applies knowledge to troubleshoot a problem and has a good understanding of theoretical andapplied technology
• Strong communication (verbal, written, listening) and time/task management skills
• Is tactful and professional; treats others with respect and consideration

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. CMRU is unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

WHY JOIN CMRU?

Canon Medical Research USA, Inc. (CMRU) is a multi-modality R&D organization creating nextgeneration medical imaging systems. It is equipped with cutting-edge instrumentation, prototyping, hardware labs and scientific computing facilities to perform research targeted to pre-clinical and clinicalCT, PET, MRI, Ultrasound, and X-ray systems. For those who like to develop new technologies andresearch new ways of using them, Canon is a rewarding place to work.

At CMRU, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative medical imaging research while beingpart of a collaborative, mission-driven culture. You will lead a small team with meaningful direction andcollaborate with global Canon Inc. operations. Our team operates in a flexible hybrid working environment.

CMRU offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits. Additionally, ouremployees enjoy:

• CMRU funded HRA or HSA
• 401(k)/Roth/Employer Match/Profit Sharing
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and 14 Holidays

Compensation
This compensation information is a good faith estimate and provided in accordance with state law. The basesalary for this role generally ranges between $149,500 - $180,000 annually. This range is an estimate basedon an applicant’s skills, experience, training, and other business and organization needs. This role is eligiblefor CMRU’s bonus program.

We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Our Way: Values in Action
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