Principal Power Management IC Design Engineer
NC - Greensboro (HQ), US
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
High Performance Analog (HPA) is a leading supplier of RF and power management solutions for infrastructure, defense & aerospace, automotive power and other high-growth markets. HPA’s diverse portfolio of differentiated technologies and products supports multi-year market drivers such as electrification, renewable energy, the increasing semiconductor spend in defense and 5G deployments outside of China.
Principal Analog IC Design Engineer
SUMMARY:
Qorvo is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Analog IC Engineer responsible for the design and development of innovative, leading-edge integrated circuits used in Qorvo’s Power Management products. You will be a key member of an integrated product development team that includes marketing, program management, product engineering, package engineering, test engineering, applications engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality and reliability, and senior management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborates with internal system engineers to architect/define/specify new product definitions for world-class analog power management ICs
- Select the optimal topology and composition of designs to achieve the best possible performance, yield and testability
- Responsible for design and simulation per defined product functionalities and specifications
- Participate in design reviews, including presenting expected and/or actual results
- Work with test and characterization engineers to develop a thorough characterization and production test strategy as well as troubleshoot analog/digital design issues
- Deliver design release notes and documentation for product characterization
- Lead, coordinate with, and mentor team members around the world
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years of experience in analog and mixed mode circuit design and development
• At least eight years of relevant experience
• Experience in Power Management design techniques including layout and parasitic extraction
• Extensive experience designing with Cadence and MATLAB. LabVIEW, Simplis, and ADS knowledge are highly desirable
• Experience designing the building blocks of a power converter in a BDC process, including floating gate drivers, amplifiers, level shifters, comparators, etc.
• Experience with tools and flows for reliable circuit design (e.g. FET electromigration, SOA, IR drop analysis)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Candidates with successful production release of power management ICs would be highly considered
• Strong leadership ability; must work well in teams and outside the job function; must be able to mentor less experienced engineers
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