Senior Analog Design Engineer

Job Summary:

NXP Semiconductors France is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Analog Design Engineer to contribute to the design and development of innovative analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for various high-performance applications. This role involves leading complex design tasks mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the delivery of robust and high-quality designs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural definition design simulation and verification of analog and mixed-signal blocks such as ADCs DACs PLLs LDOs amplifiers and high-speed interfaces.
• Perform detailed circuit design using advanced CMOS technologies ensuring performance power and area targets are met.
• Conduct extensive simulations (e.g. Spectre Eldo) to characterize circuit behavior across various operating conditions and corners.
• Collaborate with digital design layout test and system engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and support silicon validation and characterization activities.
• Analyze and debug silicon issues propose and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior analog design engineers.
• Contribute to design reviews technical documentation and patent disclosures.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends design methodologies and tools.

Job Qualifications:

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Proven track record of successfully designing taping out and validating complex analog blocks in advanced CMOS processes (e.g. 28nm 16nm 7nm).
• Expertise in various analog circuit topologies and design techniques.
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso Spectre AMS simulation etc.).
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and process variations.
• Experience with layout supervision and post-layout verification (LVS DRC parasitic extraction).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-site multi-cultural team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python Perl) is a plus.

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