Senior Pixel Architect – High-Performance Image Sensors

FLIR Systems, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 178,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Senior Pixel Designer for Teledyne DALSA in Waterloo. You will define pixel architectures, optimize performance, and perform advanced simulations to guide sensor development.

The role demands PhD-level expertise in semiconductor physics, hands-on fabrication knowledge, and experience with TCAD tools. Collaboration with foundries and mentoring of junior designers are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• PhD with hands-on fabrication and device characterization.
• Experience with 2D/3D TCAD simulations (process/device/optoelectronic).
• Knowledge of optical simulations (Ray tracing/FDTD).

Responsibilities

• Define new pixel architecture, layout design and process integration schemes.
• Optimize existing pixel performance and manufacturability.
• Perform simulations of advanced CMOS/CCD imager pixels.
• Generate and evaluate pixel process and device experimental splits.
• Participate in silicon foundry interactions and mentoring junior designers.

Skills

Pixel design experience

CMOS/CCD imaging sensors

Analog interfacing to imager pixels

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in semiconductor device physics

Tools

Synopsys

Silvaco

Lumerical

Zemax

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Senior Pixel Designer for Teledyne DALSA in Waterloo. You will define pixel architectures, optimize performance, and perform advanced simulations to guide sensor development.

The role demands PhD-level expertise in semiconductor physics, hands-on fabrication knowledge, and experience with TCAD tools. Collaboration with foundries and mentoring of junior designers are key aspects of the position.