Mixed Signal Verification Engineer

at  Monolithic Power Systems

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.

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/application

• 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