Analog Design Engineer
Description
Conduct design and development of image sensor technologies, work on transistor level design of analog and mixed-signal circuits for CMOS Image Sensor such as asic_pixel array, column-amplifier, comparator, ramp generator, ASRAM and XDEC by using Cadence Virtuoso; Work on whole chip floorplan design and pad frame; Work on analog and mixed signal circuits layout design by Cadence Virtuoso, such as column_array; Collaborate with layout engineer on whole chip layout integration and improvement by Cadence Virtuoso; Perform sub-blocks and whole image sensor readout circuit simulation by simulators such as Analog FastSPICE (AFS), Empyrean ALPS and NanoSpice; Perform design verification such as DRC, LVS, PERC check by using Siemens Caliber; Perform whole chip IR drop check by using Ansys Totem; Conduct script modification using Perl programming language; Collaborate with Digital Engineer to define and design the analog to digital interface; Collaborate with verification, process, test, and application engineers to debug, characterize and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors; Propose innovative and creative solutions along with new circuit R&D and be ahead of current technology.
Requirements:
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields with Master’s courses of Low Power Design and Sensor System Design, Analog Circuit Design, and Mixed Signal Circuit Design.
Require 18 months of experience in automation and performance testing.
Must have the experience/skills in the following:
- Debugging Issues with Hardware and Firmware Integration
- Knowledge of Hardware and Software Architecture and Data Flow
- Python, C++ and Linux Shell Scripting
- Performance and Failure Debugging using Python and Shell Scripts
- Debugging Circuit Performance Issues
- Digital Calibration Algorithms
- MATLAB and Python Scripting
- Testing Automation
- Experience with Lab Equipment
Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $120,000 - $130,000. 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.