Semiconductor Design Engineer

Our Purpose:

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. 
 
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview:

Teradyne’s Semiconductor Test Division in Agoura Hills, CA is looking for an enthusiastic candidate for the position of Senior Analog Design Engineer, to design low to   high-speed circuits in mixed-signal ICs for ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) instruments.  We are looking for a candidate with direct FINFET experience and various process technologies, including CMOS, BCD, etc.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop detailed circuit specifications for mixed signal circuits
• Conceive circuit architectures and transistor level circuit topologies that satisfy required performance
• Physical implementation (layout) of high speed circuits
• Optimization of circuits via simulation (with Cadence EDA tools) over all process and operating conditions
• Integration of circuit elements into large analog/mixed signals ASICs
• Participation in the characterization of ASICs

All About You:

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• MSEE with 7 years of experience or PhD in electrical engineering with 5 years experience in the design and characterization of multiple, high frequency and high scale of integration mixed signal integrated circuits. 
• Thorough knowledge of high frequency, broad-band Analog Mixed-Signal IC design – both electrical and physical design
• Desire experience in design of VCOs, PLLs, DLLs, ADCs, DACs, clock and data recovery, broadband amplifiers, bias generators, clock distribution networks, high frequency I/Os, high frequency CML designs, high voltage, power circuits
• Solid understanding of CMOS semiconductor device physics and device modeling
• Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory
• Solid understanding of transmission line theory
• Solid understanding of thermal effects of various circuit topologies and different package types
• Involvement in all phases of multiple IC developments from specification to product introduction 
• Experience with Cadence Skill or Ocean scripting for automating test benches is a plus.
• Proficiency in Verilog or Verilog-A modeling is highly desired.
• Mentorship of junior engineers and leader of small development teams
• Direct experience in FINFET
• Generic experience in deep sub-micron CMOS (nodes < 65 nm) highly desired
• Experience in BCD technology is a plus
• Experience with high voltage and/or mixed voltage domain circuit design is desired
• Solid understanding and experience with IC characterization at high frequencies using high speed sampling oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal sources
• Solid understanding of PDKs
• Experience with ATE test development  is a plus
• Ability to work well with a team
• Good communicator

Benefits:

Benefits: Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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