PMIC Design Engineer, Staff

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a PMIC Design Engineer to define, design, verify, and document analog/mixed-signal PMICs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across business units to advance architectures and verification strategies.

We require 6+ years in analog/mixed-signal/PMIC design and proficiency with Cadence, SPICE, MATLAB, and Verilog/VHDL. Leadership experience is a plus in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of analog, mixed-signal or Power Management IC design experience.
• 2+ years of academic and/or work experience using CADENCE, SPICE, MATLAB, and/or Verilog/VHDL.

Responsibilities

• Defines, designs, verifies, and documents critical Mixed Signal and/or Power Management Integrated Circuits.
• Determines critical architectural design and circuit level implementations based on system level requirements.
• Leverages advanced knowledge of power electronics, control theory, precision oscillators, high accuracy data converters and analog front ends, high bandwidth linear amplifiers, very low power references, electromigration and transistor reliability, behavioral modeling and UVI techniques in all aspects of design from system definition/simulation to circuit design and verification.
• Owns the design and verification strategies of PMICs.
• Utilizes tools and applications to achieve advanced architecture and design for a block, module, or chip.
• Collaborates with layout engineers to generate the layout of circuits and conduct physical verification.
• Documents details circuit implementation, control, and testability for a PMIC or PMU while understanding compatibility, safety, manufacturability and compliance issues.

Skills

PMIC design

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

SPICE

MATLAB

Verilog/VHDL

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > PMIC Design

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital and RF transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm PMIC Design Engineer, you will define, design, verify, and document Mixed Signal and/or Power Management Integrated Circuits. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance all products across multiple Business Units (auto, IoT, cellular, etc.) that exceed industry and customer standards to achieve next generation connected computing initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of analog, mixed-signal or Power Management integrated circuit design experience. OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 4+ years of analog, mixed-signal or Power Management integrated circuit design experience. OR PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of analog, mixed-signal or Power Management integrated circuit design experience.
• 2+ years of academic and/or work experience using CADENCE, SPICE, MATLAB, and/or Verilog/VHDL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in analog, mixed-signal or Power Management integrated circuit design experience.
• 6+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Power Electronics, Control Theory, Precision Oscillators, High Accuracy Data Converters and Analog Front Ends, High Bandwidth Linear Amplifiers, Very Low Power References, Electro-Migration and Transistor Reliability, Behavioral Modeling, or UVI Techniques.
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defines, designs, verifies, and documents critical Mixed Signal and/or Power Management Integrated Circuits.
• Determines critical architectural design and circuit level implementations based on system level requirements.
• Leverages advanced knowledge of power electronics, control theory, precision oscillators, high accuracy data converters and analog front ends, high bandwidth linear amplifiers, very low power references, electromigration and transistor reliability, behavioral modeling and UVI techniques in all aspects of design from system definition/simulation to circuit design and verification.
• Owns the design and verification strategies of PMICs.
• Utilizes tools and applications to achieve advanced architecture and design for a block, module, or chip.
• Collaborates with layout engineers to generate the layout of circuits and conduct physical verification.
• Documents details circuit implementation, control, and testability for a PMIC or PMU while understanding compatibility, safety, manufacturability and compliance issues.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

• $131,000.00 - $196,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.