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samtec

Integrated Circuits (IC) Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Integrated Circuit Engineer designs and develops microwave, analog, digital, and mixed-signal ... IC layout execution and supervision of IC layout design specialists. * Works with characterization ...

Analog Devices

Principal IC Layout Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$159K - $239K/yr

Principal IC Layout Engineer About the ATE Group: The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) organization ... Physical design lead of high-speed and high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital products ...

Teledyne

Sr. ASIC Layout Design Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$113K - $151K/yr

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Layout Design Engineer to ... Develop high-quality analog/mixed-signal IC layouts and create GDS databases of completed designs ...

Analogdevices

Principal IC Layout Engineer

Wilmington, MA

$159K - $239K/yr

Principal IC Layout Engineer About the ATE Group: The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) organization ... Physical design lead of high-speed and high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital products ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$134K - $245K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Superbeo

Analog Layout Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$237K/yr

Analog Layout Design Engineer Job location: Santa Clara, CA, 95054 Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire * Experience with layout of cutting-edge high-performance, high-speed CMOS integrated ...

IC Enable

RFIC Layout Design (TSMC 4nm)

Richardson, TX · On-site +1

IC Enable benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Ancillary benefits, 401K Plan with Company ... You will work along our layout engineers and RF designers to build detailed transistor-level layout ...

Qorvo, Inc.

IC Layout Designer Technician

Apopka, FL

... IC CAD design files using industry-standard tools, ensuring compliance with design guides, layout ... You will work independently and partner closely with Design, Process, and Software Engineers to ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$134K - $245K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$134K - $245K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $245K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

GABLETEK

AMR Layout Design Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

As an AMR Layout Design Engineer will be responsible for the engineering design and deployment of AMR systems at customer facilities, validating and ensuring the systems as installed are safe and in ...

GABLETEK

AMR Layout Design Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

As an AMR Layout Design Engineer will be responsible for the engineering design and deployment of AMR systems at customer facilities, validating and ensuring the systems as installed are safe and in ...

Micron Technology

Staff Layout Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$72 - $122/hr

IC layout design experience with NAND, DRAM and/or SRAM * Programming skills and AI experience relevant to layout workflow The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for ...

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An IC Layout Design Engineer is responsible for creating the physical design of integrated circuits (ICs) based on schematic designs. They ensure optimal placement and routing of transistors and interconnections while meeting performance, power, and area constraints. They work closely with circuit designers and verification engineers to ensure manufacturability and compliance with design rules. Tools like Cadence Virtuoso or Mentor Graphics are commonly used in this role.

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To thrive as an IC Layout Design Engineer, you need strong expertise in analog and/or digital IC layout, semiconductor device physics, and an educational background in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, and proficiency with layout verification techniques (like DRC and LVS) are typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate closely with circuit design teams are valuable soft skills. These skills are essential to ensure the successful design, optimization, and integration of complex integrated circuits in high-performance environments.

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IC Layout Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as meeting strict design specification requirements, managing complex circuitry within limited silicon area, and ensuring layouts comply with manufacturing constraints. They may need to troubleshoot and resolve issues with DRC/LVS errors, work under tight project deadlines, and adapt quickly to changes in design parameters. Close collaboration with circuit design engineers and verification teams is common, requiring strong teamwork and effective communication. These challenges make the role dynamic and can provide excellent opportunities to develop specialized skills and advance into lead or principal engineering positions over time.

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Integrated Circuits (IC) Engineer

Integrated Circuits (IC) Engineer

samtec

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Samtec rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec's global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC'S DESIGN CENTER IN PHOENIX, AZ
Summary/Objective: The Integrated Circuit Engineer designs and develops microwave, analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for implementation on IC foundry processes for RF and gigabit-per-second data communications applications. IC development tasks include the architecture definition, circuit design, synthesis, physical layout, verification, packaging and testing of hardware prototypes and high-volume IC products.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
  1. Performs/Leads custom IC design on SiGe and CMOS processes, particularly at 130 nm process technologies and below, including schematic capture, IC layout, simulation, package analysis, evaluation board design, and design verification at the circuit block and full-chip levels.
  2. Design of microwave/RF/mixed-signal blocks including LNA, PA, VGA, VCO, PLL, ADC, DAC, and CDR from specification to tape-out.
  3. Develop test plan and perform measurements to verify design intent has been met using electronics test equipment including oscilloscopes, VNAs, BERTs, and communications analyzers.
  4. Design of optical communications circuits including TIA, CTLE, and laser drivers.
  5. Design of precision supporting circuits including bandgap voltage reference, current sources, op amps, and feedback circuits.
  6. Design of power management blocks such as linear or switching regulators.
  7. IC layout execution and supervision of IC layout design specialists.
  8. Works with characterization and test engineering to define, conduct, and analyze data from product performance characterization through report documentation.
  9. Documents all relevant product and design information through the design review process and to provide guidance on product usage.
  10. Customer support as needed including on-site customer engagements, especially with internal customers.

*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*
Experience:
  1. A minimum of 5 years' experience designing and developing microwave, analog, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
  2. Experience using the Cadence Virtuoso design suite for simulation and creating schematics, symbols, and layouts.
  3. Extensive design experience for frequencies above 25 GHz. Experience with PAM4 designs is a major plus.
  4. Laboratory measurement skills (analog, high-speed I/O, as required).
  5. Strong organizational skills with attention to details.
  6. Communications skills are a must as this person will interact with engineers in different disciplines as well as with members of management.
  7. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education:
  1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, equivalent discipline, or equivalent work experience.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage
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Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Albany, IN, US

Year founded

1976

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