Design and develop CMOS image sensor analog and mixed-signal circuits, including transistor-level schematics, layouts, floorplans, readout circuits, and interfaces. Simulate and verify designs using industry-standard EDA tools, perform DRC, LVS, PERC, and IR-drop checks, and collaborate cross-functionally to debug and optimize fabricated image sensors. Analyze specifications such as speed, noise, linearity, and power while accounting for process variation and operating-condition corners.
Conduct design and development of image sensor technologies, work on transistor level design of analog and mixed-signal circuits for CMOS Image Sensor such as asic_pixel array, column-amplifier, comparator, ramp generator, ASRAM and XDEC by using Cadence Virtuoso; Work on whole chip floorplan design and pad frame; Work on analog and mixed signal circuits layout design by Cadence Virtuoso, such as column_array; Collaborate with layout engineer on whole chip layout integration and improvement by Cadence Virtuoso; Perform sub-blocks and whole image sensor readout circuit simulation by simulators such as Analog FastSPICE (AFS), Empyrean ALPS and NanoSpice; Perform design verification such as DRC, LVS, PERC check by using Siemens Calibre; Perform whole chip IR drop check by using Ansys Totem; Conduct script modification using Perl programming language; Collaborate with Digital Engineer to define and design the analog to digital interface; Collaborate with verification, process, test, and application engineers to debug, characterize and optimize performance of fabricated image sensors; Analyze project-specific specifications, such as speed, linearity, noise, power consumption, etc, and improve circuit designs or implement innovative solutions to meet performance requirements; Define corners based on chip operating conditions, ensuring the chip meets specifications and operates reliably with sufficient margin for robustness under all conditions; Propose innovative and creative solutions along with new circuit R&D and be ahead of current technology.
Requirements:
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields. Require coursework in Analog Integrated Circuit and Power Electronics Design.
Require knowledge or skills of:
• Analyze analog and mixed-signal circuits; troubleshoot and resolve circuit issues;
• Design analog/mixed-signal circuits based on specifications; optimize for higher performance;
• Perform circuit simulations using tools such as Cadence Spectre or HSPICE;
• Understand layout impact on circuit performance; apply layout strategies to minimize adverse effects;
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and its influence on circuit behavior;
• Analyze and mitigate thermal, flicker, and shot noise in analog designs;
• Knowledge of integrated circuit fabrication processes and incorporating process variation considerations into schematic and layout design.
• Design and analyze power management circuits, including LDOs and charge pumps.
• Design analog/mixed-signal circuits based on specifications; optimize for higher performance;
• Perform circuit simulations using tools such as Cadence Spectre or HSPICE;
• Understand layout impact on circuit performance; apply layout strategies to minimize adverse effects;
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and its influence on circuit behavior;
• Analyze and mitigate thermal, flicker, and shot noise in analog designs;
• Knowledge of integrated circuit fabrication processes and incorporating process variation considerations into schematic and layout design.
• Design and analyze power management circuits, including LDOs and charge pumps.
Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $125,000 - $135,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.
OMNIVISION Irvine, California, USA Office
Innovation Office Park 150 Progress, Irvine, CA, United States, 92618
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