Microelectronic Design Engineer

Eccalon, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon, LLC seeks a skilled Microelectronic Design Engineer to join our semiconductor design team in the Detroit area. You will design, simulate, and validate chip-scale devices and systems for next-generation applications, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

You will perform layout, verification, and performance optimization, with emphasis on manufacturability and testability. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of hands-on chip-scale design and layout experience.
• Proven experience in microelectronic circuit design (analog/digital/mixed-signal).
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor).
• Strong understanding of CMOS design and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microelectronic circuits and systems from concept through production.
• Perform schematic capture, circuit simulations, modeling, and analysis.
• Execute layout design, place and route, and timing analysis of ICs.
• Conduct physical design verification (DRC/LVS) and validation.
• Collaborate with system architects, fabrication, and verification teams.
• Optimize designs for performance, power, area, and cost.
• Implement DFM and DFT best practices.
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, and failure analysis.
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and document design schematics and reports.

Skills

Chip-scale design

Circuit design (analog/digital/mixed)

EDA tools proficiency

CMOS device physics

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Mentor Graphics

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microelectronic Design Engineer to join our semiconductor design team. You will be responsible for the design, development, simulation, and validation of advanced semiconductor devices and chip-scale systems for next-generation applications. This role requires deep expertise in chip-scale design, microelectronics architecture, and circuit-level implementation, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and work on cutting-edge chip designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microelectronic circuits and systems at the chip scale level, from concept through production, for high-performance applications
• Perform schematic capture, circuit simulations, modeling, and analysis using industry-standard tools
• Execute layout design, place and route, parasitic extraction, and timing analysis of integrated circuits
• Conduct physical design verification (DRC, LVS) and design validation, debugging, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with system architects, device engineers, fabrication teams, verification engineers, manufacturing partners, and test engineers to ensure successful product development
• Optimize designs for performance, power consumption, area, and cost
• Implement design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) best practices
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, and failure analysis
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement corrective actions
• Develop and document technical specifications, design schematics, and comprehensive technical reports
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous process improvement
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in semiconductor design and microfabrication

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of hands-on, direct experience in chip-scale design and layout
• Proven experience in microelectronic circuit design (analog, digital, or mixed-signal)
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics)
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, device modeling, IC fabrication processes, and circuit theory
• Experience with CMOS design and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Familiarity with verification methodologies and simulation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with advanced nodes (e.g., FinFET, CMOS scaling technologies, 5nm or below)
• Knowledge of RF design, high-speed signal integrity, or high-speed interconnect circuits
• Experience working with ASICs, SoCs, or FPGA-based prototyping
• Experience with power delivery network (PDN) design
• Familiarity with packaging and chip integration technologies
• Experience with static and dynamic power analysis
• Prior experience supporting government, defense, or regulated industry programs