Lead Analog & Mixed-Signal Sensor Design Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. through its Forza Silicon unit is seeking an Analog and Mixed Signal Design Engineer in Pasadena, CA to plan, manage, and oversee sensor design across all phases from specification to silicon bring-up for CMOS image sensors.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in analog/mixed-signal design, and strong proficiency with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys. Collaboration with customers, foundries, and test teams is essential for successful tapeout and validation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of practical analog/mixed-signal design experience in image sensors or related fields.
• Expert-level experience with transistor-level circuit design, simulation, and verification using Cadence, Siemens, Synopsys, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ADC architectures used in image sensor readout applications.
• Experience with: Bandgap references and bias circuits, operational amplifiers, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, PLLs, SERDES, high-speed TX, feedback and compensation techniques
• Strong expertise in noise analysis, transistor and capacitor matching, and identifying sources of error in analog integrated circuits.
• Experience across the complete mixed-signal IC design flow, including DFT, timing analysis, top-level chip integration, tapeout, and silicon bring-up.
• Prior experience leading a design team is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all phases of sensor development, including specification, design, tapeout, testing, and transition to product.
• Develop sensor architectures and detailed designs that meet customer and product requirements.
• Perform detailed circuit analysis, design, simulation, layout, and verification of mixed-signal circuits.
• Interface with foundry partners to understand process technologies and support successful design implementation.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

CMOS image sensors

EDA tools Cadence/Siemens/Synopsys

Team leadership

Customer collaboration

AI tools usage

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

MS/Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Cadence

Siemens

Synopsys

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. through its Forza Silicon unit is seeking an Analog and Mixed Signal Design Engineer in Pasadena, CA to plan, manage, and oversee sensor design across all phases from specification to silicon bring-up for CMOS image sensors.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in analog/mixed-signal design, and strong proficiency with Cadence, Siemens, and Synopsys. Collaboration with customers, foundries, and test teams is essential for successful tapeout and validation.