Renesas Electronics America

Principal Analog Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics America$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering or related discipline.
  • 10-15 years of experience in analog circuit design, particularly in Rx designs.
  • Expertise in high-speed DDR I/O interface design and optimization.
  • Deep knowledge of analog Rx design metrics including CTLE, VGA, DFE, and sensitivity.
  • Proficient in analog design tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Maestro, Spectre, and HSPICE.
  • Solid grasp of signal integrity principles.
  • Thorough understanding of general analog design methods.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and validation of advanced analog circuits including DDR I/O interfaces.
  • Optimize high-speed DDR I/O interfaces ensuring signal integrity and compliance.
  • Design analog receiver circuits focusing on performance metrics such as sensitivity and noise.
  • Collaborate with digital and systems engineers for seamless integration of designs.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in design processes.
  • Conduct comprehensive simulations for design verification and reliability testing.
  • Produce detailed design documentation and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Propose innovative solutions and stay updated with industry trends in low power circuit design.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for career advancement within a leading company.
  • Access to advanced technology and tools in analog design.
  • Exposure to groundbreaking projects in high-speed interfaces.
  • Supportive environment for professional development and mentorship.
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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