Layout Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

$70K — $110K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AA Degree in Engineering (Bachelor's preferred) or relevant IC Mask Layout Design program certificate.
  • 1+ years of experience in Analog & Mixed Signal IC layout design.
  • Knowledge of design rules, device matching, and isolation techniques.
  • Familiarity with CMOS and BiCMOS technology and IC design principles.
  • Proficient in CAD tools for analog/mixed-signal layout design.
  • Experience with data management tools in a Unix environment.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaboration with IC design engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform layout of custom mixed-signal and analog circuits blocks.
  • Collaborate with circuit designers to ensure layout quality and performance.
  • Conduct layout verification checks including DRC, LVS, and ERC verifications.
  • Support an off-site design and layout team across different countries.
  • Manage and track assigned design tasks to meet project schedules.

Benefits

  • Health care coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability protection.
  • Potential for sales incentive bonuses for sales positions.
  • Eligibility for stock compensation in certain roles.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities
  • Performing layout of custom mixed-signal and analog circuits blocks.
  • Work closely with circuit designers to ensure layouts meet quality, performance, and reliability requirements.
  • Perform layout verification checks including DRC, LVS and ERC verifications.
  • Support off-site design and layout team and be able to work with other teams outside USA.
  • Keep track of assigned design tasks to meet project schedules and deliverable requirements.


Qualifications
  • AA Degree in Engineering (Bachelor's degree is preferred) or a related field of study or program certificate in Advanced IC Mask Layout Design.
  • 1+ years of experience in Analog & Mixed Signal IC layout design.
  • Understanding of design rules, device matching, signal shielding, isolation techniques etc.
  • Familiar & understand CMOS and BiCMOS technology and IC Design principles.
  • Understanding of CAD flows and tools related to analog/mixed-signal layout design.
  • Data management tools in a Unix environment.
  • Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills as you will work directly with IC design engineers and other layout designers.
  • Work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Effective communication & written skills are must.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving skills and can be able to manage multiple tasks.


Location
  • San Jose, CA


MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection. Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. For more information on MPS' benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The base salary range for this position in California is $70,000 - $110,000.

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