Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer

OMNIVISION; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 186,472 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California is looking for a skilled engineer to design and optimize analog and mixed signal circuits for CMOS image sensors. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least three years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include transistor level design, chip simulation, layout optimization, and collaboration with various engineering teams to enhance product performance. This role offers a competitive salary between $186,472 and $220,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CMOS image sensor products.
• Experience with block level and transistor level layout design.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate analog and mixed signal circuits.
• Oversee layout and ensure designs meet specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers for performance optimization.

Skills

Transistor level design of analog circuits

Mixed signal circuit design

CMOS image sensors

CAD tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre)

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work on detailed transistor level design of analog and mixed signal circuits for CMOS image sensors.
• Oversee the floor plan and layout to make sure design responded as designed.
• Perform the whole chip simulation along with the block level, transistor level schematic simulations.
• Work with system timing designer to define sensor readout timing control.
• Perform the block level and transistor level layout design and optimize sensor array readout circuits using CAD tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre.
• Collaborate with verification, process, test, and application engineers to debug, characterize and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors and successfully bring new products from initial concept through release.
• Propose innovative and creative solutions where necessary to meet customer needs.
• R&D new circuit to be ahead of current technology.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities with other personnel.

Requirements

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related field.

Require three years of experience in CMOS image sensor products related.

• Transistor level design of analog and mixed signal circuits for CMOS image sensors.
• Whole chip simulation with the block level, transistor level schematic simulations.
• Block level and transistor level layout design and optimization of sensor array readout circuits using CAD tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre.
• Collaboration with verification, process test and application engineers to debug, characterize, and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors and bring new products from initial concept through release.
• Innovative and creative solutions per customers’ needs.
• New circuits research and development.

Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $186,472 - $220,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.