A Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer works with Analog and Digital design teams on interface definition, design, validation, verification and integration of mixed-signal ICs utilizing leading edge technologies with industry standard ASIC tools. Products to be designed/verified may include power management, signal management and mixed signal functions.
MPS products include: switching regulators, sensors, motor control, display drivers, audio amplifiers and power management ICs for fast-growing portable and non-portable markets such as notebooks, cell phones, telecom, digital camera, automobile and network equipment.
Essential Functions: Responsible for design verification of mixed-signal integrated circuits, and coordination of verification with silicon test and validation. Define mixed-signal verification strategy/plan and execute; develop test benches and modular verification components with an emphasis on usability and reuse. Performing block-level and top level simulations and regression testing, with a clear methodology towards bug tracking and closure. Analog-Digital Interface Definition and Documentation. Behavioral Modelling of Analog Blocks. Analysis to verify architectural choices and trade-offs Assist the Digital Design Team with Timing, Input/Outputs and DFT Strategy/Constraints. Post-Silicon Validation and Test/Characterization support. Close interaction and collaboration with Analog Design, Analog Layout, Digital Design Engineers, Digital Verification and Digital Physical Engineers. Qualifications: MSEE/BSEE + 10 years of experience in mixed signal ASIC design or verification. Experience developing mixed-signal testbenches and running Verilog-AMS mixed-mode simulations. Verilog, System Verilog and Verilog-A coding skills for behavioral modelling. Have the ability to work independently and collaborate with other teams or departments. Solid knowledge of the full mixed-signal ASIC development and Silicon fabrication process. Good understanding of transistor level and analog/mixed signal circuit design including device mismatches, noise, linearity and other effects.. Strong experience with simulation tools such as spectre, hspice, xcelium, and MATLAB. Proficient use of CAD tools and methods: analog and mixed-signal simulation(i.e Cadence ADE-L/XL or equivalent), analog regression tests Understanding and experience in running complex simulations such as Monte-Carlo, noise simulations and stability analysis. Knowledge of DFT Techniques such as SCAN, LBIST, ABIST and IDDQ. Knowledge of STA and Mixed-Signal Timing and Input/Output Constraints for Syn and P&R. Excellent written/verbal communication skills and strong team work/collaboration. Knowledge/Experience with the following is a plus: Automotive and ASIL Standards Knowledge of power management industry/applications I2C, I3C, SPI, USB, PMBUS Scripting and automation languages like Skill, TCL and Phyton
Location: Spain – Barcelona Portugal – Lisbon / Porto
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