
Senior Designer, Layout
- Limerick
- Permanent
- Full-time
- LDO, BUCK, BOOST, BUCK-BOOST, CHARGE-PUMP, SIMO (Single-Input / Multiple Outputs), IBB (Inverted BUCK-BOOST)
- Oscillators, PLL, Bandgap, References, ADC, DAC, I/O
- IP Development
- Execute on IP Mask Layout Design
- Collaborate with IP Designers and understand sub-circuitry sensitivities
- Take responsibility/ownership for layout of large-scale sub blocks, including scheduling, Floorplanning.
- Human Resources
- Enable a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Support project management, task planning,
- Experience in use of Cadence Virtuoso IC61/IC18/IC20
- High proficiency in use of VXL
- Experience in use of Mentor Graphics Calibre
- Experience with Floorplanning large Blocks
- High proficiency in interpretation of LVS/DRC/ERC/ANTENNA/DENSITY/DFM
- Expertise in standard layout practices such as Layout matching, parasitic, noise & noise isolation, supply consideration, latch up, shielding, Well’s substrates and Isolation.
- Experience in laying out circuits for ESD consideration
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to work well in a global team environment
- Ability to work with the design team to minimize layout re-work by improving processes, checklists, documentation
- Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL considered an advantage
- Good written and verbal communication
- BE/BSc Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- 3-5 years’ experience in IC Layout
- Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL or AMPLE are considered a plus, but not required
- Good team worker with multi-discipline, multi-cultural and multi-site environments
- We place great value on individual judgment
- We allow our employees the freedom to explore new ideas and the autonomy to determine how to best achieve business goals and objectives
- We emphasize professional development and mentoring
- Above all, we recognize that the personal goals of our employees and the company’s goals are closely related and must support each other