Analog Design Engineer

ENGINEERING – CIS Santa Clara, California


Description

  • Design and develop image sensor technologies.
  • 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.
  • Sub-blocks and whole image sensor readout circuit simulation by simulators such as Analog FastSPICE (AFS), Empyrean ALPS and NanoSpice.
  • Design verification such as DRC, LVS, PERC check by using Siemens Calibre.
  • 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.
 
Job Requirements:
 
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields with courses work in Digital VLSI circuits, Analog Electronic Circuit, and Power Electronics.
 
Must possess the following skills:
 
  • VLSI circuit design and transistor performance characterization.
  • Circuit design with Cadence Virtuoso.
  • Circuit simulation using Virtuoso ADE Suite.
  • Analog circuit schematic and layout design and verification.
  • Analog and digital circuit design flow.
  • Cadence digital design and verification tools.
 
Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $151,091- $155,000.  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.