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. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Performing layout of custom mixed-signal and analog circuits blocks.
• Work closely with circuit designers to ensure layouts meet quality, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Perform layout verification checks including DRC, LVS and ERC verifications.
• Support off-site design and layout team and be able to work with other teams outside USA.
• Keep track of assigned design tasks to meet project schedules and deliverable requirements.

Qualifications

• AA Degree in Engineering (Bachelor’s degree is preferred) or a related field of study or program certificate in Advanced IC Mask Layout Design.
• 1+ years of experience in Analog & Mixed Signal IC layout design.
• Understanding of design rules, device matching, signal shielding, isolation techniques etc.
• Familiar & understand CMOS and BiCMOS technology and IC Design principles.
• Understanding of CAD flows and tools related to analog/mixed-signal layout design.
• Data management tools in a Unix environment.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills as you will work directly with IC design engineers and other layout designers.
• Work both independently and within a team environment.
• Effective communication & written skills are must.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving skills and can be able to manage multiple tasks.

Location Kirkland, WA

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons.

The target hiring range for this position is $70,000 - $110,000.

Benefits

• MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection.
• Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses.
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.

For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPWR) provides small, highly energy efficient, easy-to-use power solutions for systems found in industrial applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications.