Principal Analog Design Engineer Methodology
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Analog Design Engineer with a strong focus on methodology development to join our team in this role you will play a crucial part in defining implementing and optimizing analog design flows and methodologies to enhance efficiency quality and predictability across our innovative product portfolio.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop evaluate and deploy advanced analog design methodologies tools and flows for various analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
- Work closely with analog design teams to identify current methodology limitations gather requirements and propose innovative solutions.
- Automate repetitive design tasks and create scripts (e.g. Python Perl TCL) to improve design efficiency and reduce human error.
- Define and document best practices design guidelines and standardized procedures for analog design and verification.
- Provide technical support and training to analog design engineers on new methodologies and tool usage.
- Evaluate and integrate third-party EDA tools into existing design flows performing benchmarks and assessing their effectiveness.
- Collaborate with CAD teams to ensure smooth integration of custom tools and scripts into the overall design environment.
- Participate in design reviews and provide expert input on methodology-related aspects.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in analog design methodologies EDA tools and industry trends.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design quality robustness and time-to-market.
Job Qualifications
- Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in analog IC design with a significant focus on design methodology or CAD tool development.
- Solid understanding of fundamental analog circuit design principles (e.g. amplifiers ADCs DACs PLLs LDOs).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python Perl or TCL for automation and flow development.
- Strong experience with industry-standard EDA tools for analog design (e.g. Cadence Virtuoso Spectre AMS simulation environments).
- Experience with layout and post-layout verification methodologies (e.g. LVS DRC parasitic extraction).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and design data management.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of French is a plus.
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NXP is a global semiconductor company creating solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world.