Sr Staff Engineer - Analog IC

Job description

Our Team: Semtech’s Force and Haptic team specialize in force sensor AFEs, integrated force sensors, and haptic drivers. With a strong track record of innovation and global collaboration, the team plays a critical role in delivering industry-leading IC products. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of high-accuracy analog and mixed-signal ICs, delivering robust, high-quality designs that meet defined specifications and timelines (55%). Take ownership of critical chip subsystems and act as technical lead across cross-functional project teams (20%). Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product Definition, Test, Verification, Reliability, and Product Engineering teams to ensure successful product development (10%). Drive innovation in circuit design and architecture, introducing new ideas and solutions to improve performance and efficiency (5%). Mentor and support junior engineers or interns, providing technical guidance and fostering team development (5%). Communicate complex technical concepts clearly through reports and presentations to senior stakeholders (5%). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, or related Engineering field with 12+ years’ experience in analog IC design within the semiconductor industry. Deep understanding of CMOS/BiCMOS analog circuit design practices. Proven experience as a technical lead on chip development projects. Strong mixed-signal design experience. Expert proficiency with Cadence design environment, simulation, and verification tools. Expert proficiency with device modelling (Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog) and mixed-signal simulation. Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and yield optimization. Solid understanding of mixed-signal design, including parasitic, matching, ESD, latch up, crosstalk, and IR drop. Experience in chip top level verification and production experience is a plus Documentation of design results, characterization results and DFMEA Experience in translating MEMS models into equivalent circuits Demonstrated innovation and creative problem-solving capabilities. Analog block and full chip level schematic design, process corner analysis, and post-layout simulation Block level verification including LVS/DRC/PEX Fluent in written and spoken English Desired Qualifications Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in a relevant field. Experience with circuit design in mixed-signal design. Experience with mixed-signal lab validation techniques and equipment. Experience in translating haptic actuators model into equivalent circuits is a plus Familiarity with high voltage and high current ASIC design.