Senior Principal Mixed-Signal ADC Design Engineer

Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

PERKS:

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We strive to have a diverse workforce made up of people from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Senior Principal Mixed-Signal (ADC) Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Principal Mixed-Signal (ADC) Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design and development of high-performance analog-to-digital converters (ADC) for our state-of-the-art mmWave solution. As a Senior Principal Mixed-Signal (ADC) Design Engineer , you will lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, drive innovative circuit design techniques, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our products' performance and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead ADC Design: Drive end-to-end mixed-signal ADC design, from concept to implementation, ensuring high-performance, low-power consumption, and optimal integration with our existing systems.
• Architecture Definition: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define ADC system architectures, understanding and balancing performance, area, and power requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Simulation and Validation: Conduct extensive simulations, modeling, and validation of ADC circuits using industry-standard EDA tools such as AMS and System Verilog.
• Design Performance Optimization: Identify and implement design techniques to enhance ADC performance parameters, such as resolution, linearity, noise, power consumption, and speed.
• Technology Trends: Stay abreast of the latest advancements and emerging trends in ADC design and mixed-signal circuitry.
• Silicon Characterization: Collaborate with the test team to define test plans and support silicon characterization efforts to validate and debug the chip's performance.
• Design Documentation: Prepare comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, design reviews, and data reviews.
• Project Management: Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring milestones are met promptly.
• Intellectual Property: Contribute to the creation and protection of intellectual property through patents.

Qualifications:

• Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or related fields, with a focus on analog/mixed-signal circuit design with 15+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in designing SAR ADCs with sampling rates higher than 500MSps per core.
• Strong expertise in CMOS and SOI process technologies, deep sub-micron nodes, and mixed-signal layout techniques.
• Proficiency in EDA tools such as Cadence, Spectre, Virtuoso, AMS and familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g. Verilog).
• Proven track record of leading successful ADC designs and bringing them to production.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Familiarity with industry standards, protocols, and compliance testing.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Exempt: Yes

Pay Range: $214,096.30- $348,754 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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