Principal Engineer - Analog Design
MicrochipJob Title
Principal Engineer - Analog Design
Role Summary
Principal analog design engineer on the Timing and Communication Group (TCG) Analog IP team. Responsible for designing, simulating, and validating analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits used in mixed-signal SoCs, including PLLs, high-speed I/Os, MEMS drivers and related IP blocks.
Work includes block-level design, process-corner simulation, developing behavioral models for system simulations, silicon validation and lab evaluation in collaboration with multi-site teams.
Experience Level
Senior-level. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in analog and mixed-signal circuit design.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Design specific analog IP blocks in collaboration with design leads and architects.
- Simulate circuits across process, voltage, and temperature corners and operating conditions.
- Develop behavioral models (e.g., Verilog-A) for inclusion in top-level mixed-signal simulations.
- Perform block-level silicon validation and system-level laboratory evaluation.
- Automate flows and scripts for design and validation tasks.
- Collaborate with multi-site teams and support integration of analog IP into mixed-signal SOCs.
- Occasional travel: 0%–25%.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits.
- High-speed analog design experience: ADCs, DACs, filters, PLLs, DLLs, and high-speed I/Os.
- Strong fundamentals in circuit theory, analog design and layout skills.
- Hands-on scripting and automation experience (SKILL, Python, Perl, Tcl).
- Proficiency with Cadence IC design flow and tools.
- Experience with Verilog-A for analog behavioral modeling and simulation.
- Ability to validate designs in silicon and perform lab-based system evaluation.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with MEMS drivers and multi-GHz PLL circuits.
- System-level design expertise for mixed-signal circuits.
- Experience working with distributed/multi-site engineering teams.
Education Requirements
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering (as stated in the source).
About the Company
Company: Microchip
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.
