Design Engineer

Job Title

Design Engineer

Role Summary

Principal-level analog design engineer based in Scottsdale, AZ, developing small-signal and protection semiconductor products for industrial, automotive and wireless markets. Work closely with application, R&D, foundry, product and marketing teams to take designs from concept through tapeout and product release.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal). No explicit years-of-experience requirement stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include device and circuit design, verification, and cross-functional product delivery.

• Design, layout and verify protection and small-signal products to meet specifications.
• Use Cadence tools for schematic capture, simulations, DRC and LVS up to tapeout.
• Work with foundry PDKs for CMOS and BiCMOS process kits.
• Perform device and circuit analysis; drive design reviews and playback to device targets.
• Collaborate with marketing, product engineering and project managers to meet schedules and resolve issues.
• Accountability for product manufacturability and yield.
• Contribute to product roadmap and strategy; present results to stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and workplace expectations, plus a short list of desirable skills.

• Must-have: Cadence simulation and layout experience (schematic capture, DRC, LVS) and familiarity with design-for-tapeout flows.
• Must-have: Proven ability to lead designs, participate in reviews, and work effectively with cross-functional teams with minimal supervision.
• Must-have: Strong communication and presentation skills; professional work ethic.
• Nice-to-have: Chip layout experience for protection devices; familiarity with TCAD simulations to inform device design.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with 3D EM simulation and/or analog/RF circuit analysis tools; a track record of innovation or publications.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field with emphasis on semiconductor device physics and process fabrication.

About the Company

Company: Semiconductor Components Industries

Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ, USA

Designs and manufactures semiconductor components and systems, including power and analog devices for automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer markets. Provides solutions for energy-efficient power management and sensing.