Renesas Electronics America

Principal Analog Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics America$120K — $160K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering or related field.
  • 10-15 years of experience in analog circuit design with a focus on Rx designs.
  • Proven expertise in high-speed DDR I/O interface design.
  • Deep knowledge of analog receiver components, emphasizing performance metrics like sensitivity and noise.
  • Proficient in analog design tools like Cadence Virtuoso and simulation methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and validation of complex analog circuits in advanced technology.
  • Develop and optimize DDR I/O interfaces for high-speed performance and reliability.
  • Design and refine analog receiver circuits, focusing on key performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analog and digital components effectively.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in circuit design.
  • Conduct detailed simulations to validate design efficacy and manage corrective actions.
  • Create comprehensive documentation to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge technology in the field.
  • Exposure to high-performance circuit design and innovative solutions.
  • Involvement in cross-disciplinary projects that enhance skills.
Full Job Description
Architect, design and verify CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs to meet stringent performance, area, power and timeline constraints. Blocks include Rx, Tx, PLL and miscellaneous high-precision analog circuits. Responsibilities: • Analog Circuit Design: Lead the design, simulation, and validation of advanced analog circuits, including DDR I/O interfaces such as Rx, Tx, PLLs, Bandgap and high-speed mixed signal circuits in fine-geometry process. • DDR I/O Design: Develop and optimize high-speed DDR I/O interfaces, ensuring signa integrity, noise immunity, and compatibility with industry standards. • RX Design: Design and enhance analog receiver circuits, including CTLE, VGA, DFE, and slice focusing on performance metrics such as sensitivity, linearity, noise, and power consumption. • Collaboration: Work closely with digital design engineers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of analog and digital components. • Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices and design methodologies. • Design Verification: Conduct comprehensive simulations and testing to validate design performance and reliability. Address any issues and implement corrective actions as needed. • Documentation: Create detailed design documentation, including specifications, schematics, and design reports. Ensure that all design activities are well-documented and comply with internal and external standards. • Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance product performance and capabilities with focus on low power circuit design. • Circuit Reliability: Ensure designs meet EM/IR/Aging requirements. • Layout: Ensure layouts meet high analog standards for matching and performance. Qualifications • Advanced degree in Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering or related discipline. • 10-15 years of analog circuit design experience - emphasis on Rx designs. • Expertise in high-speed DDR I/O interface design and optimization. • In-depth knowledge of analog Rx design, including CTLE, VGA, DFE, and Slicer focusing on performance metrics such as sensitivity, linearity, noise, and power consumption. • Proficiency with analog design tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Maestro, Spectre, HSPICE) and simulation techniques. • Strong understanding of signal integrity. • Strong understanding of general analog design principles and methodologies. Videos To Watch https://www.youtube.com/embed/k-zs4tB6nNc

About Renesas Electronics America

Renesas Electronics America is a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices, with operations spanning research, development, design and manufacturing for a wide range of applications.
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