Senior Engineer, Layout

Senior Designer, Layout

Analog Devices, Inc. is looking for a Senior Designer, Layout to join our European CSS Layout Team. The candidate will be self-motivated, willing to learn exciting new technologies and develop new products but also be able to work effectively within a talented group of individuals across multiple development locations.

The candidate will be involved in but not limited to the following developments:

• LDO, BUCK, BOOST, BUCK-BOOST, CHARGE-PUMP, SIMO (Single-Input / Multiple Outputs), IBB (Inverted BUCK-BOOST)
• Oscillators, PLL, Bandgap, References, ADC, DAC, I/O

Responsibilities:

• IP Development
• Execute on IP Mask Layout Design
• Collaborate with IP Designers and understand sub-circuitry sensitivities
• Take responsibility/ownership for layout of large-scale sub blocks, including scheduling, Floorplanning
• Enable a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Support project management, task planning

Key Competencies Required:

• Experience in use of Cadence Virtuoso IC61/IC18 /IC20
• High proficiency in use of VXL
• Experience in use of Mentor Graphics Calibre
• Experience with Floorplanning large Blocks
• High proficiency in interpretation of LVS/DRC/ERC/ANTENNA/DENSITY/DFM
• Expertise in standard layout practices such as Layout matching, parasitic, noise & noise isolation, supply consideration, latch up, shielding, Well's substrates and Isolation.
• Experience in laying out circuits for ESD consideration
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work well in a global team environment
• Ability to work with the design team to minimize layout re-work by improving processes, checklists, documentation
• Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL considered an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication

Key Qualifications:

• BE/BSc Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience in IC Layout
• Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL or AMPLE are considered a plus, but not required
• Good team worker with multi-discipline, multi-cultural and multi-site environments

Why You Will Like Working At ADI:

• We place great value on individual judgment
• We allow our employees the freedom to explore new ideas and the autonomy to determine how to best achieve business goals and objectives
• We emphasize professional development and mentoring
• Above all, we recognize that the personal goals of our employees and the company's goals are closely related and must support each other

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Offered: Yes

Travel: Yes, < 10 % of the time