IC DESIGN ENGINEER - LEUVEN (BELGIUM) - PERMANENT POSITION
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IC Design Engineer with a background in VLSI for test equipment to design and develop high-performance integrated circuits used in semiconductor test systems, automated test equipment (ATE), and validation platforms.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing custom VLSI circuits for semiconductor test and measurement equipment. Your expertise in VLSI design, analog/mixed-signal circuits, and high-speed digital design will contribute to the development of precision measurement, signal generation, and data acquisition solutions for testing semiconductor devices, including microprocessors, memory chips, and RF components.
Your Responsibilities
* Circuit Design: Design and develop custom VLSI circuits for semiconductor test and measurement equipment.
* Analog and Digital Circuit Design: Work on analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC design, including ADC/DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, comparators, and high-speed interfaces.
* Circuit Simulation and Verification: Conduct circuit simulations and verification using industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics.
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* Signal Integrity: Ensure low-noise, high-precision signal integrity for test applications through careful circuit design and modeling.
* Performance Validation: Perform post-layout simulations, parasitic extraction, and timing analysis to validate performance.
* Test Strategy Development: Work with test engineers to define test strategies, characterization methodologies, and ATE test patterns.
* Silicon Bring-up and Debugging: Assist in silicon bring-up, debugging, and validation in the lab using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and high-speed test instruments.
Requirements
* Educational Background: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, VLSI Design, or a related field.
* VLSI Design Expertise: Strong background in VLSI design, semiconductor physics, and integrated circuit fabrication.
* EDA Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, RTL design (Verilog/VHDL), and ASIC/FPGA prototyping.
* Simulation and Verification: Proficiency in EDA tools for circuit simulation, layout design, and verification (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics).
* Test Methodologies Understanding: Understanding of test methodologies, semiconductor device characterization, and ATE systems.
* Data Transmission and Signal Processing: Experience in high-speed data transmission, precision signal processing, and low-power circuit design.
* Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot circuit behavior and test performance.
* Teamwork and Communication: Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
The Offer
* Competitive Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including meal vouchers, health insurance, and transportation allowance.
* Professional Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional growth through training and certification programs.
* Innovation-Driven Work Environment: A collaborative, innovation-driven work environment with a focus on sustainability.
* Impactful Engineering Projects: The chance to work on impactful engineering projects with global reach.