Analog/Power IC Design Engineer

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Date: May 16, 2023

Location: Austin, TX, US

Company: Skyworks

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.  Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect.  We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 70313 

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Analog/Power IC Design Engineer for developing complex analog mixed signal/integrated power management ICs for Industrial Control, Industrial Power, Isolation, and other Infrastructure applications. This design group is at the forefront of the EV revolution, working to develop technologies that will revolutionize vehicles and enable new levels of power efficiency.  The position requires a solid analog circuit design background including a history of innovative design.  The desired individual will participate in product definition, design, and verification. The individual will have a role in implementing the overall system architecture, designing transistor-level analog circuit blocks, simulating sub-system performance, creating and using behavioral models of blocks and the entire IC, doing and/or supervising physical layout and verifying circuit and chip-level operation and performance. Responsibilities will also include detailed documentation, silicon evaluation and debugging, production test development support, customer support, and other activities as required to achieve high volume production.
Responsibilities:
Architects, designs and verifies circuits, systems, algorithms, etc. to meet product requirements
Develops innovative new designs for patenting or protecting as trade secrets
Balancing innovation with execution to ensure that the projects are delivered in a timely manner
Demonstrates good judgment in solving a broad range of issues
Responsible for custom layout including overseeing the work of layout designers
Reports on design results through design reviews
Attends design reviews to provide input and learn from other designers’ experiences
Research design techniques through technical publications and seminars
Preferred Educational Background 

  • BSEE + 5 years experience
  • MSEE + 3 years experience
  • PhD EE + 0 years experience

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of MOS transistors and analog circuit design
  • Knowledge of complex AC/DC analysis (poles, zeros, compensation), loop dynamics and feedback systems
  • Knowledge of device physics and CMOS/BiCMOS fabrication processes
  • Previous design experience with complex mixed signal design problems 
  • Knowledge in signals, systems and transforms
  • Understanding of the end-to end design flow from product definition to high volume manufacturing 
  • Understanding of layout tradeoffs for performance and size
  • Strong background in analog signal chain solutions 
  • Strong knowledge of circuit simulation tools, layout verification tools, modeling tools, and UNIX

Additional Skills (one or more of these are highly desirable)

  • Knowledge of high voltage processes and design in BCD and/or SOI type processes
  • Previous design experience with integrated power conversion circuits (DC-DC/Power converters, charge-pumps, LDO’s, rectifiers, amplifiers)
  • MOS Device modeling skills (noise, excess thermal noise, DIBL)
  • Laboratory measurement skills 
  • System knowledge (e.g., isolators) and design skills in system modeling
  • Understanding of mixed signal solutions including discrete time digital signal processing 
  • Good written and verbal presentation skills
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $73,400 - $132,600 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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