The CSA division supplies sensors that bridge the gap between the world we live in and the digital world of machines. By converting physical signals - heartbeats, sounds, light waves - into data, we enable robots, cars and other devices to interact with people and improve our world. What drives CSA is a relentless desire to contribute to technology and have a meaningful impact on the world. This business thrives on solving complex problems and partnering with global leaders at the forefront of technological advancement. Our goal: to push the boundaries of sensor technology and empower innovators to make the world smarter, healthier and happier.
- Responsible for design leadership and development of ultra-high performance, low noise analog solutions associated with mixed signal ICs from initial concept, until production ramp, including design for: manufacturability, yield, test, and reliability.
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Performs and supervises detailed design, simulation, verification and validation of integrated circuits.
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Directs and supervises block-level and top-level layout activities to ensure optimum circuit performance.
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Expert level knowledge and experience designing for system/application level concerns, including: packaging, parasitic, power, die size, cost.
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Power User level knowledge of SPICE/Spectre testbench creation and simulations, including: PVT, Monte Carlo, mixed signal, modelling, optimization.
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Provides positive internal team leadership and communication, coordination of design requirements and trade-offs, and preparation for weekly meetings (internal and customer).
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Analog design subject matter expert level communication with customer (and/or marketing), including: presentation in design reviews, representing the analog design team on weekly conference calls, defining/tracking/working to ensure schedule adherence, interactive problem solving, and customer communication under pressure, etc.
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Highly creative problem solver, able to generate innovative, new next-generation IP and file patents
Generation of detailed relevant documentation, including: architectural/concept reviews, design gate reviews, internal design documents, test requirements, etc.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of experience or PhD with 5 years of experience, with an emphasis in analog/mixed signal Integrated Circuit Design.
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Experience with technical leadership in mixed signal IC Design, block level specifications, simulation, modelling, optimizing layout for performance, etc.
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“Expert level” transistor-level design knowledge and experience of standard analog building blocks, including Bandgap references, current references, OPAMP, LDO, ADCs, charge pumps
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Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required, as customer-level technical interface and design/team leadership are necessary under high-pressure situations.
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Experience with relevant CAD tools (including Cadence Virtuoso, SPICE, etc.)
