Digital IC Designer

onsemi

Waterloo, Canada

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 5-10 years of industry experience in digital IC design and a background in embedded MCU/DSP development.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5-10 years of digital IC design experience in mixed-signal SoC development
— “5-10 years of direct design experience in industry pertaining to Digital IC design and development.”
Individuals who have led digital IC design projects from concept to production
— “A proven track record of successful digital IC designs from concept to working products.”
Those with experience in automation using Python or TCL for verification and design tasks
— “Ability to automate verification and design tasks with Python or TCL.”

Things to consider

The role may require lab-based testing and characterization of integrated circuits
— “Evaluation and characterization of integrated circuits in a lab environment”
Candidates must be prepared to work with analog designers and remote teams
— “Ability to work with analog designers and to collaborate with remote cross-functional teams”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with System Verilog/VHDL in design and verification tasks
— “Support of design and verification using System Verilog/VHDL.”
Emphasize your ability to script automated tests for production characterization
— “Preference for ability to script tests for automation.”
Demonstrate CAD tool expertise in logic synthesis, STA, and DFT/ATPG
— “Experience with CAD tool expertise including logic synthesis, STA, DFT/ATPG”
Mention your ability to prepare technical reviews and product documentation
— “Preparation of technical reviews and product documentation.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

Physical design of digital subsystems
Support of design and verification processes
Development of chip specifications

Typical background

5-10 years of experience in digital IC designBachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Digital IC DesignSystem Verilog/vhdlLow Power DesignEmbedded Mcu/dsp Development

Preferred

Python/tcl AutomationFPGA ExperienceDsp/microcontroller Programming

Stack & domain

Digital IC DesignEmbedded Mcu/dspSystem Verilog/vhdlCAD Tools (logic Synthesis, STA, Dft/atpg, Logic Equivalency Checking)UPF MethodologyP&RPython Or TCLSimulation Environment (gate Level And RTL Simulation, Verification/code Coverage, Code Linting)DSPMicrocontrollersProgramming In CFPGAInstrumentation And Measurement MethodologiesTeamworkInnovationConfidenceThoroughnessCommunicationEmbedded SystemsMixed-signal ProductsLow Power Integrated Circuits

About the role

Original posting from onsemi

JOB DESCRIPTION
At onsemi, we help improve lives through silicon solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world’s most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. We develop low-power mixed-signal SoCs that sense and connect the world or help manage personal health through body worn or implantable devices. Our products help people to hear, to communicate with others, and to manage their blood glucose levels. Our world-class ultra-low power solutions also contribute to a more sustainable future. We invite you to join our innovative team and truly make a difference in people’s lives.
The Role
We are looking to expand our team with a Digital IC Designer with experiences in the development of digital subsystems and embedded MCU/DSP for our mixed-signal products.
Why Join Us
We create a diverse set of world-class products in a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. We provide an environment of continual learning and growth opportunities including patent and publication incentives. We provide education assistance programs and support volunteer & charitable programs. In support of a healthy work life balance, we also provide flexible work hours as well as comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits.
What You’ll Do
Physical design at block, subsystem, sub-chip, and/or full-chip levels for low power integrated circuit.
Support of design and verification using System Verilog/VHDL.
Support of feasibility of new products and the development of chip specification based on customer and marketing requirements.
Support of internal and external test development activities as well as pattern generation for production tests.
Evaluation and characterization of integrated circuits in a lab environment with preference for ability to script tests for automation.
Preparation of technical reviews and product documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
What You’ll Need
Minimum a Bachelor degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent.
5-10 years of direct design experience in industry pertaining to Digital IC design and development.
A proven track record of successful digital IC designs from concept to working products.
What Else You May Bring
Experience with CAD tool expertise including logic synthesis, STA, DFT/ATPG, Logic Equivalency Checking.
Experience with SDC constraints.
Experience with UPF methodology.
Experience in P&R.
Ability to automate verification and design tasks with Python or TCL.
Experience with simulation environment including gate level and RTL simulation, verification/code coverage, code linting would be an asset.
Exposure to DSP, microcontrollers and programming in C.
Experience with FPGA will be an asset.
Expertise in instrumentation and measurement methodologies would be an asset.
Ability to operate as digital lead designer for complex digital/mixed-signal chips would be an asset.
Ability to work with analog designers and to collaborate with remote cross-functional teams would be an asset.
Self-motivated individual, innovative, confident, thorough and team oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $102,000.00 to $130,000.00. Range exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

Source: onsemi careers