Junior Analog IC Layout Engineer

Job Title

Junior Analog IC Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Central Layout Group supporting Automotive Power Solutions within the Power & Energy business line. The role focuses on implementing and verifying mixed-signal and power-management IC layouts for automotive and industrial applications.

This is a junior position: you will work under guidance from senior layout engineers and collaborate with design, verification, package, test and product teams across a global R&D network.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Junior. Suitable for candidates beginning a career in analog IC layout; specific years of experience were not stated.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality physical layout blocks and support verification and team collaboration activities.

• Develop analog and mixed-signal layout blocks under senior guidance.
• Support floorplanning and physical implementation activities.
• Translate schematics into layout using matching, shielding and reliability-oriented techniques.
• Execute DRC and LVS verification flows and debug common violations.
• Support physical verification and sign-off activities following layout guidelines and checklists.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with analog design, verification and layout teams.
• Document work and contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge transfer activities.

Requirements

Core skills and attributes required; preferred skills listed below.

• Must-have: Basic understanding of analog IC design and semiconductor technologies.
• Familiarity with electronic schematics and layout concepts.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills; strong willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; fluent written and spoken English.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Experience with Cadence Virtuoso; familiarity with Calibre or equivalent physical verification tools; basic Linux knowledge; interest in layout automation and AI-assisted engineering solutions.

Education Requirements

No specific degree is required or stated. The posting references exposure through academic projects, internships or thesis work as relevant background; no explicit degree, field-of-study, certification, or "equivalent experience" language was specified.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.