Senior Layout Engineer

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. 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: 78109

Description

• Seeking a Analog Layout Designer responsible for the layout of Analog integrated circuits, utilizing commercial/standard bulk CMOS and SOI technologies in accordance with design rules.
• In this role you will be working closely with design engineers in the layout and verification of analog and integrated circuits for wireless consumer electronic products using the Cadence Design environment and Calibre verification tools.
• Designer will participate in all aspects of project management, including, project planning, working with engineers to identify scope of project, validating designs, deliverables, and creation of manufacturing and assembly documentation within the required cycle time per company and program requirements.
• Position requires remote interfacing with domestic and international design engineering and layout teams in multiple design centers across multiple time zones.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Completes work through use of CAD layout software
• Works closely with the circuit designers to provide high quality layout in a timely manner
• Ability to do block level and macro level; floor planning, assembly and verification
• Experience working in multiple processes
• Communicates regular status updates
• Ability to learn and evaluate new tool/features with little supervision and proactively share knowledge with peers
• Ability to recognize common analog structures and floorplan blocks/top level utilizing best analog layout practices
• Create and give presentations, write how to documents and training instructions for layout and engineering peers
• Recommends new/changes to policies, methodologies and established procedures
• Other duties as required
  
  

Required Experience And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the layout of integrated circuits
  
  

Desired Experience And Skills

• Strong understanding of basic electrical properties and principles
• Strong familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, Layout XL, SKILLCAD, Calibre and Unix
• Intermediate to advance knowledge on skill programming / writing scripts a plus
• Advanced knowledge of layout dependent effects with regarding to device and process matching techniques
• Strong knowledge of Latch-up prevention
• Strong knowledge of ESD protection schemes
• Strong familiarity with P&R methods is a plus
• Outstanding communication and verbal presentation skills
  
  

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.