Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Location: Ireland, Limerick

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Come join Analog Devices (ADI) – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare.

ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future. 

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Mixed Signal Design Engineer

About the Role
As a Mixed Signal Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing mixed-signal integrated circuits, including ADCs, DACs, PLLs, and power management blocks. You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver robust mixed-signal solutions while growing your technical expertise. This role requires a good foundation in both analog and digital domains, with the ability to integrate these technologies to create high-performance semiconductor solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Circuit Design & Development: Design and develop mixed-signal ICs including power management ICs, ADCs, DACs, and PLLs while working under moderate guidance
• Verification & Testing: Perform schematic design, verification, and lab characterization of ICs to ensure they meet required specifications
• Simulation & Analysis: Conduct simulations for performance requirements, noise analysis, timing requirements, and power optimization
• Integration: Integrate analog and digital IP to ensure robust performance across various operating conditions
• Test Planning: Develop and execute test plans for block-level and system-level verification
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for designs, specifications, and test results
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with teams across disciplines to implement designs and support silicon validation efforts

Must Have Skills

• Mixed-signal IC Design: Apply fundamental principles and techniques to design mixed-signal circuits with guidance from senior engineers
• CMOS Technology: Utilize understanding of CMOS processes and device characteristics in circuit implementation
• ADC/DAC Design: Apply knowledge of converter architectures and principles in developing data converter blocks

• Simulation & Modeling: Conduct circuit simulations using tools like SPICE, MATLAB, and Cadence Design Suite to verify performance
• EDA Tool Proficiency: Use industry-standard design automation tools (Cadence, Synopsys) for schematic creation and verification
• Lab Testing: Perform laboratory characterization and testing of circuit blocks and IC’s using appropriate test equipment

• Problem Solving: Provide resolutions to moderately complex mixed-signal design problems using judgment within defined practices
• Teamwork: Effectively participate in team efforts and begin providing technical guidance to junior members
• Communication: Clearly document designs and communicate technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant mixed-signal design experience

Why You’ll Love Working at ADI
At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.
You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities and mentorship from industry experts. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

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