Design Application Engineer for Mixed-signal IC Development
You will be responsible for providing design support and enabling IC development projects focused on Analog and Mixed-signal domains.
* Work in the R&D mixed-signal IC design organization.
* Support R&D chip designers with daily issues related to mixed-signal IC development flow and related EDA software tools and methodology (1st level support).
* Proactively consult chip design projects to ensure proper and efficient usage of working environment, software tools, and related methodology.
* Collect application-specific requirements to the design environment and provide fast solutions where needed.
* Trigger and track implementation of enhancements of the design environment to ensure on-time availability for productive usage.
* Work closely with internal software tool and methodology providers on improving and developing new solutions.
* Promote new methodology solutions and support the roll-out of these in design projects.
* Share knowledge within the (IFX worldwide) Design Application Engineering Community.
You are best equipped for this job if you have:
* A university Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
* At least 5+ years of experience in mixed-signal IC design/layout/verification or support.
* Programming skills: Python, Perl, Tcl, SKILL (Cadence).
* Knowledge of design languages: System Verilog and/or VHDL.
* Strong experience with Unix/Linux and Compute Farm environment (e.g. Load Sharing Facility/LSF).
* Experience with mixed-signal EDA tools like Cadence (Virtuoso, Spectre, Xcelium, AMS-Designer, Genus, Innovus), Synopsys (DC, ICC), and Siemens/Mentor (Calibre, Solido).
* Know-how in full custom layout design techniques will be an added advantage.
* Strong team-playing and customer orientation skills.
* Good English skills with German as a strong plus.
We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience, and qualification.
The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G-H.
We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.