Sensor Characterization Engineer

OMNIVISION; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 156,853 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OMNIVISION is seeking a qualified professional in Santa Clara, California to perform detailed analysis and testing of CMOS image sensors. The role involves conducting performance evaluations, supporting R&D initiatives, and developing automation scripts in Python and MATLAB. A Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required, along with expertise in integrated systems and circuit design. Compensation ranges from $156,853 to $160,000 annually, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in a closely related field with focus on Electronic Circuits and Systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench tests and analysis for image sensor performance metrics.
• Conduct analytic studies of CMOS image sensor performance issues.
• Work with design teams to troubleshoot performance issues.
• Support R&D by providing performance reports and recommendations.
• Develop measurement and verification tools.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of imaging systems.
• Focus on mobile image sensor projects.
• Develop scripts to automate data acquisition and processing.

Skills

Integrated CMOS analog/digital systems

Digital circuit

Circuit characterization

Python programming

MATLAB software simulation

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cadence tools

Job description

Description

• Perform bench test and analysis to ensure accurate and reproducible image sensor performance metrics.
• Conduct analytic studies of CMOS image sensor’s fundamental performance issues and provide technical suggestions of improvement.
• Work with analog/digital design team to troubleshoot chip/system level performance issues.
• Support R&D teams by providing detailed performance reports and actionable recommendations for future product development and process optimization.
• Develop scientific image quality measurement, calibration, evaluation, analysis and ISP verification tools.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of imaging systems, image sensor readout circuit and image sensor digital timing.
• Focus on mobile image sensor projects verification and optimization.
• Develop Python and MATLAB scripts to automate data acquisition, processing, and visualization of large characterization datasets.

Requirements

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related field with a focus on Electronic Circuits and Systems.

Desired Skills

• Integrated CMOS analog/digital systems, analog IC design, CMOS logic design, integrated circuit analysis, sensors.
• Digital circuit, ADC/DAC, Phase-locked loops(PLL), evaluation and feedback of noise performance, performance estimation, lab simulation, test of circuits, analysis of noise and distortion.
• Circuit characterization, Cadence tools for transistor level simulation, layout, verification, VLSI implementation methodology, EDA tools.
• Python programming.
• MATLAB software simulation.

Compensation

Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $156,853 - $160,000. 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.