Junior Layout Engineer

Job Title

Junior Layout Engineer

Role Summary

Join NXP's Analog Layout team in Catania to perform physical implementation of analog IP blocks for microcontrollers and custom analog products. The role focuses on IP-level floorplanning, analog block layout, physical verification, and integration into products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The team includes design, architecture, verification, DfT and physical design disciplines working on high-performance MCU products.

Experience Level

Entry-level — 0–2 years of relevant analog IC layout experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform IP-level floorplanning and plan power/signal distribution between blocks.
• Design and deliver analog layout blocks and implement advanced floorplan strategies.
• Run physical verifications: DRC, LVS, DFM and parasitic extractions.
• Participate in design reviews, produce documentation, and support integration into products.
• Ensure designs meet quality, reliability, and long-term defect targets.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and layout best-practice documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design, test, program management, and quality.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications and skills:

• 0–2 years practical experience leading analog layout activities in complex ICs.
• Experience in analog layout, device physics, and IC ESD protection strategies.
• Proficiency with layout and verification tools such as Cadence Virtuoso (OpenAccess, PVS) and Mentor Graphics Calibre.
• Experience delivering advanced floorplan strategies and physical implementation of analog IP blocks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with global, cross-functional partners.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with MCU/SoC development flows and design-for-test (DfT) considerations.

Education Requirements

MSEE or BSEE (Master's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.

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.