Job Description

Job Title : Staff IC Layout Design Engineer – Layout Team Leader

Reporting to : IC Design Engineering Director

Location : Biel, Switzerland

Power Integrations, Inc., is a Silicon Valley-based supplier of high-performance electronic components used in high-voltage power-conversion systems. Our integrated circuits and diodes enable compact, energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies for a huge range of electronic products including mobile devices, TVs, PCs, appliances, smart utility meters and LED lights. Our SCALE™ IGBT drivers enhance the efficiency, reliability and cost of high-power applications such as industrial motor drives, solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles, and high-voltage DC tra n smissi on.

For our design engineering team located in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, Power Integrations is currently recruiting for a Team Leader - Staff IC Layout Design Engineer

Responsibilities :

• Development of economic, efficient, and demanding gate driver and power conversion related products .

• Layout design of smart power functional blocks and complete mixed signal I Cs from block level to tape-out release, with focus on top level layout design.

• Run automated DRC and LVS controls to ensure the full matching with designed electrical circuit.

• Work with colleagues in the IC Design team to define a chip architecture, refine it to block level and be responsible for IC top Level Floor Planning and area estimation .

• Define innovative layout solutions that implement the complex and intellectually challenging functions and control schemes necessary to deliver target system performance.

• Coach and s upport l ayout engineer (s) during physical design and related verification .

• Lead layout team with focus both on technical side and team management .

• Training of young layout engineers to bring them to full speed .

• Contribute to Technology Process and Layout Design Methodology improvements.

  Education and Experience :

• BSc or MSc in microelectronics or any related degree .

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in IC layout Design .

• Deep knowledge and understanding of best-practice IC layout design methods (theory and practice) .

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .

• Strong attitude in team working .

• Solid experience on analog and mixed signal Integrated Circuit Layout Design and related CAD tools, C adence Virtuoso and Calibre verification tools knowledge is a strong plus .

• Strong knowledge o f chip top level assembly and tape out closure procedures .

• Good understanding of semiconductor technology with focus on medium / high voltage CMOS, BCD, BiCMOS , including parasitic components and related effects .

• Knowledge of ESD and latch up issue s reduction technique s .

• Successful track record of taped out IC designs.

• Deep knowledge of English language, both written and spoken.

  What we have to offer

• Modern work space in a brand new building, good public transport accessibility, free parking spaces and electric charging stations onsite

• Flexible working hours, 25 days of vacation

• Employee Stock Purchase Program and a Generous employee referral scheme

• Work within a highly collaborative, international team environment

• A broad scope of tasks and the possibility to take on responsibilities in a fast paced, innovative and growing company.

• Many benefits such as free fruit, coffee, massage service, etc.