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What are some common challenges faced by MEMS design engineers and how can they overcome them?

MEMS Design Engineers often face challenges related to miniaturization, device reliability, and integration with other electronics due to the complex and delicate nature of MEMS technology. Overcoming these issues typically involves rigorous simulation, iterative prototyping, and close collaboration with fabrication and testing teams to catch potential design flaws early. Staying up to date with the latest materials and manufacturing techniques can also help engineers address evolving requirements. Additionally, clear communication with cross-disciplinary colleagues ensures smooth transitions from design to production, increasing the likelihood of project success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a MEMS design engineer?

To thrive as a Mems Design Engineer, you need a strong background in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), physics, materials science, and electrical or mechanical engineering, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Proficiency with CAD tools, finite element analysis (FEA) software, and MEMS fabrication techniques is essential, alongside familiarity with industry standards and cleanroom protocols. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for successful collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for designing reliable MEMS devices, ensuring manufacturability, and delivering innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

What does a MEMS design engineer do?

A MEMS Design Engineer specializes in designing micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), which are tiny integrated devices that combine mechanical and electrical components. They work on developing sensors, actuators, and other micro-scale devices used in applications like automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Their responsibilities include modeling, simulation, fabrication process development, and testing MEMS devices to ensure performance and reliability. They often use CAD tools, finite element analysis (FEA), and semiconductor manufacturing techniques to create functional designs.

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Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Syntiant

San Diego, CA

$200K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Summary Description:

Syntiant Corp., a leader in the high-growth AI software and semiconductor solutions space and is looking for a motivated and creative Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to take on a critical role with expansive responsibilities and play a leading role in enhancing the ASIC function in a growing organization.

The Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer will be responsible for working in a fast-paced, market-oriented fabless R&D team environment, developing ASIC technology for MEMS based microphones and related audio solutions.

Requirements

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for top-level integration of complex mixed signal systems.
  • Supervision and review of all block-level design and layout.
  • Responsible for coordinating with digital and system teams: define specifications and interaction between blocks.
  • Verify functionality and performance through top-level mixed signal simulations.
  • Design and verification of analog/mixed-signal blocks as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience Required:

  • MS in EE.
  • Ph.D. in EE with focus on analog/mixed-signal IC design is preferred.
  • 6-8 years Design experience targeting audio-frequency products.
  • HV design experience, such as on-chip charge pumps and switching regulators.
  • A/D and D/A design experience.
  • Micropower circuit design.
  • Knowledge of analog and mixed-signal circuits such as op-amps (single-stage, two-stage, OTA's, class A, class AB, etc.), comparators (clocked/dynamic and continuous-time), analog continuous- and discrete-time filters, reference generators (bandgap, PTAT), and regulators (LDO's).
  • Solid understanding of CMOS circuit design and device fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of circuit layout techniques and effects, such as matching and shielding.
  • Experience with Cadence design tools (Virtuoso Schematic, Spectre/APS, AMS).
  • Self-motivated, passionate about circuit design, good analytical and communications skills, able to work in an agile team setting.

Benefits

Benefits Summary:

  • Medical: Several plan options including PPO and HSA-compatible plans from Anthem Blue Cross, most of which are 100% paid by Syntiant Corp. for you and your family. 
  • Dental: Company-paid dental PPO coverage from MetLife, including coverage for Orthodontia. 
  • Vision: Company-paid vision PPO coverage from MetLife / VSP. 
  • Life Insurance / AD&D: Company-paid basic Life / AD&D coverage in the amount of 3x your salary (up to $1,000,000). Additional supplemental life insurance with low group rates is available for yourself and your family. 
  • Disability Coverage: Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provides up to 60% income replacement protection. 
  • Spending and Savings Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits for Health Care and Dependent Care. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for those enrolled in a qualified Medical plan. 
  • 401K Retirement Plan: Administered by Empower, the 401(k) plan allows you to plan for your future by investing a portion of each paycheck. 
  • Other Benefits: A company-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as access to additional voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Support, and Identity Fraud Protection.

About Syntiant:

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Syntiant Corp. is a leader in delivering hardware and software solutions for edge AI deployment. The company's purpose-built silicon and hardware-agnostic models are being deployed globally to power edge AI speech, audio, sensor and vision applications across a wide range of consumer and industrial use cases, from earbuds to automobiles. Syntiant's advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network processors. Syntiant also provides compute-efficient software solutions with proprietary model architectures that enable world-leading inference speed and minimized memory footprint across a broad range of processors. The company is backed by several of the world's leading strategic and financial investors including Intel Capital, Microsoft's M12, Applied Ventures, Bosch Ventures, the Amazon Alexa Fund, and Atlantic Bridge Capital. More information on the company can be found by visiting www.syntiant.com.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $200,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Syntiant, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process. Â