Client needs a strong Analog IC person who has lead teams in submicron IC tape outs from concept to samples, and production.
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Relocation              Yes
Location                 Chicago area (West Suburbs)

Company is a leading global supplier of high performance components for the mobile phone market.

They are seeking a Lead Analog IC Design Engineer or Manager to lead a small team of IC engineers in development of submicron amplifiers for our microphone and other electro-mechanical transducer products. They seek a key person to drive the development of both new designs and modification of existing ones. The successful candidate will be able to direct support of rapid new product introduction, and innovation. This individual will work closely with the Sales & Marketing team on design and technology aligned with customer needs and business goals. Responsibilities include leading a small team of senior IC development engineers. Ensure design quality through innovation and advanced methodologies in the deepest submicron technology deemed viable to meet the requirements of the system application.

Lead design, implementation, verification, and testing of analog§ circuit blocks in a variety of CMOS process technologies for microphone, and other transducer based products
Utilize strong understanding of analog performance metrics such as§ gain-bandwidth, stability, frequency response, settling time, noise, phase noise, etc. to develop the smallest and most robust single and multi-stage applications in the industry
Lead and participate in IC schematic, layout, simulation, and verification efforts§
Lead and manage a small highly technical team of semiconductor development professionals§
Lead new IC product development based on both concepts and customer requirements§
Actively work with Sales and Product Management to understand customer needs and future market trends§
Identify and innovate new products through investigative research,§ design practices and collaboration with internal, and external subject matter experts
Continually investigate the most innovative IC design methodologies,§ and practices to achieve the most competitive products in the market.
Consistently push the extents of CMOS process and IC development for miniature microphone and transducers§
Work closely with IC foundries and drive products through development, tape out, fab out and full fabrication of IC’§
Assist in trouble shooting IC related design, fabrication, and quality problems§
Educate Application and Transducer Engineers in basic IC development principles and troubleshooting methods§
Simultaneously evolve and execute numerous on-going projects§
Occasionally visit and co-development with customers on strategic and innovative products§
Continually look for patent opportunities to further help distinguish itself in the industry§

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

BSEE or MSEE with seven or more years developing, leading and/or managing small IC teams§
PHD with three or more years developing, leading and/or managing small IC teams§
Must have developed and/or lead at least 10 full submicron IC tape outs from concept to samples, and production§
Proven Analog expertise in Class A and AB stage Buffers, and Amplifiers§
Proven experience in single and multi-stage buffers and amplifiers,§ with high input impedance, low noise, and high gain requirements
Detailed knowledge of 0.18um and below CMOS processes§
Understanding of and experience depletion mode devices is highly desired§
Understanding and experience in RF based designs desired§
Must be familiar with industry leading EDA packages like Cadence and/or Mentor Graphic tool chains§
Must have worked with leading foundry PDK’s and design rules§
Some prior experience and knowledge of audio or acoustic product development is desired§
Global manufacturing experience is desirable§
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential§
Proven track record of successfully launching products is a must§
Critical and analytical thinking is mandatory§
Must be precise, organized and autonomous§

Requirements:
1.  BSEE or MSEE.
2.  7 + years developing, leading and/or managing small IC teams.
3.  Must have developed and/or lead at least 10 full submicron IC tape outs from concept to samples, and production.
4.  Analog expertise in Class A and AB stage Buffers, and Amplifiers.
5.  Familiar with industry leading EDA packages like Cadence and/or Mentor Graphic tool chains.