| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Essex, Essex |
| Industry Sector | Electronics |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £25 - 35k bens |
| Reference | J4083 |
| Date Advertised | 19-06-2008 - 00:01 |
ROLE:IC Layout Engineer
SALARY:£25-35k + bens
LOCATION: Essex
Working for a world-leader in the design, development and supply of low-power analogue, digital and mixed-signal semiconductors for systems worldwide, this is a hands on role for a motivated IC Engineer with the ability to perform fullcustom, mixed-signal IC layout. Candidates will be familiar with (mainly Cadence based) design and layout tools and checking software. As part of a multi-site engineering team you will liaise with analogue, RF and digital chip designers working with a range of CMOS and SiGe technologies.
Responsibilities: Preparation of full-custom IC layouts for a wide range of chips. Submission of layout data to foundries. Maintenance of design and layout libraries. The ability to use a methodical approach to layout and checking and able to work under pressure to meet marketing and foundry deadlines, delivering working solutions in a timely manner.
Education/Skills/Experience/Attributes required: Degree in Physics or Electronic Engineering disciplines, including a knowledge of semiconductor physics and analogue circuit behaviour. Proven track record of full-custom, mixed-signal IC layout, preferably gained within the semiconductor industry through the use of CAD tools such as Nanoencounter, Virtuoso, Diva, Hercules and Assura. A working knowledge of Nanoencounter would be a distinct advantage.
This position is based at company headquarters in Essex, and offers excellent working conditions
together with a subsidised canteen, health care, pension and life insurance
schemes. Competitive salaries and relocation package are offered, depending upon skills and
experience.
NB To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com