ASIC designer

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits for ultrasound applications
• Perform circuit simulations using Cadence to verify functionality and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, schematics, and layout files.
• Collaborate with system engineers and physicists to understand application requirements and translate them into robust circuit designs.
• Participate in the design review process, providing and receiving feedback on technical aspects.
• Report progress and promptly communicate any arising issues.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in the semiconductor design industry.
• Experience with physical design and layout considerations for ASICs.
• Strong understanding of analog circuit design principles and methodologies.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken; Dutch language is a plus.
• Expertise in creating simulation test-benches for DC, AC, and transient simulations using ADE-L and ADE-XL.
• Strong understanding of low-noise analog circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with full-custom IC layout design utilizing Cadence tools.
• Sound knowledge of signal processing theory.
• Experience in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
• Practical expertise in the theory and design of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and timing circuits like PLLs and CDRs.
• Proficiency in the complete chip design flow, including ASM verification.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with modeling in MATLAB Simulink.
• Familiarity with signal processing techniques for analysis and design of AD and DA converters.
• Basic understanding of IC design for medical applications.