Mixed Signal Engineer, Physical Layout

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Come join Analog Devices (ADI) – A place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare.

ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

ADI At A Glance

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in 2023 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible.

The Advanced Cores Group (ACG) is the central part of the Communications group (COMS). We create industry leading high-speed data converter cores using advanced CMOS nodes, that are embedded within ADI's platform products, for use in a wide variety of next-generation applications, which are used by multiple business units within ADI.

As ADI expands into new product and market segments, the Communications Group is looking for a highly skilled Mixed-Signal/Analog IC Layout Engineer based in Limerick/Dublin/Cork, Ireland who will be responsible for designing the layout of high performance mixed-signal ICs targeted at Wireless, Microwave, and Multi market platforms. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Transistor, block and chip-level layout design and verification
• Strong collaboration with Analog Designers to solve challenging problems.
• Develop schedule and monitor progress.
• Develop and continuously improve layout practices and procedures, knowledge share with community.
• Leading projects and teams of Layout people

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE and 5+ years of relevant experience with a strong background in analog and mixed-signal layout
• Strong background in device physics and semiconductor processing
• Motivated, results oriented and creative problem solver with good writing, presentation and overall communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness and ability to learn something new quickly
• Comfortable taking calculated risks
• Has a bias for action and works in collaboration with others to deliver results
• High tolerance for ambiguity

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have a good practical knowledge of analogue and mixed signal layout techniques and experience on Cadence Layout tools (Virtuoso) and Siemens verification system (Calibre).
• The position requires knowledge of FinFet Process layout practices and techniques. (16nm and below is preferred).
• The candidate should be comfortable working independently as well as in large multi-site teams.
• The candidate should be able to complete very complex tasks with a minimum of supervision and be comfortable working directly with circuit design engineers.
• Experience in the layout or physical design of a wide variety of circuit types is required: i.e. ADCs, DACs, LDOs, PLLs, VCOs, amplifiers etc.
• The Position also requires knowledge of common circuit layout practices such as: matching techniques, ESD/Latchup mitigation techniques, circuit parasitic reduction etc.
• Knowledge in Skill scripting is a plus.
• Knowledge in place and route of non-timing driven blocks is a plus.

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Why you will like working at ADI:

• We place great value on individual judgment.
• We allow our employees the freedom to explore new ideas and the autonomy to determine how to best achieve business goals and objectives.
• We emphasize professional development and mentoring.
• Above all, we recognize that the personal goals of our employees and the company’s goals are closely related and must support each other.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: No

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days