The job duty is the responsibility of a complete design flow in order to realize a technological transfer of an existing product. Therefore, primary activities include the schematic capture, the design analysis, performance validation over process variations, layout realization/verification. The candidate’s profile must show a strong emphasis on analog design, but also a good aptitude in sophisticated layout, able to by supervise the work of layout engineers.
Requirements
M.S. degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience in analog or mixed-mode IC design.
Hands-on experience with BiCMOS submicron processes (0.25m or below) at the transistor level.
Hands-on experience with the cadence design environment, including simulation (spectre/spectre RF) and layout tools (virtuoso).
Expert in analog baseband circuit design (active filters, amplifiers, mixer, biasing and reference circuits…), such as: • Transconductor amplifier circuits, linearization techniques, dynamic range optimization… • Stabilities issues in multi-stages feedback loops, • Common mode rejection techniques
Some experience/knowledge in RF IC design is a plus. Solid theoretical basis of transistor model for MOS as well as bipolar devices; good understanding of noise, flicker noise, offsets, mismatches and linearity issues.
Responsibilities
Transfer schematics in the new design kit, analyze designs of the system with the new process, debug eventual issues and validate the bloc functionality over corner deviations.
Responsible for interacting directly with other designers and the design architect to ensure the compatibility of his/her work with the overall system.
Develop a layout methodology for an efficient technological transfer and supervise the work of layout engineers.
Manage his/her time and effort in order to meet targeted deadlines.