Sr Staff Engineer - Analog IC

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. #LI-Onsite