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Vital Materials Co., Limited · 5 months ago

IC Designer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

Vital Materials Co., Limited is seeking a highly skilled IC Designer with expertise in CCD and CMOS technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, simulating, and validating integrated circuits for imaging systems, working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions for image sensors.

IndustrialManufacturingRecycling

Responsibilities

IC Design for Imaging Systems: Design and develop analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for CCD and CMOS image sensors, including pixel design, analog front-end (AFE) circuits, readout architectures, and signal processing

Circuit Simulation & Validation: Use advanced simulation tools to design and validate CMOS/CCD circuits, ensuring high performance, low noise, and optimized power consumption

Pixel Design & Optimization: Work on the design and optimization of image sensor pixels for high dynamic range, low-light performance, and color accuracy

Signal Processing: Develop custom signal processing techniques for readout circuits, noise reduction, and pixel-level calibration to enhance the performance of CCD and CMOS sensors

Technology Scaling: Work with advanced process nodes (e.g., 28nm, 14nm) and cutting-edge semiconductor technologies to improve image sensor resolution, sensitivity, and power efficiency

Layout Collaboration: Work closely with layout engineers to implement pixel designs and readout circuitry efficiently in silicon, ensuring manufacturability and performance

Test & Debugging: Support the testing and validation of prototypes, ensuring functional performance meets system specifications, and troubleshoot issues during the prototyping phase

Product Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CCD/CMOS IC designs into larger imaging systems, ensuring compatibility with other hardware components

Design for Manufacturability: Ensure designs are scalable and cost-effective for high-volume production while adhering to quality standards

Qualification

CCD/CMOS IC designAnalogMixed-signal designIC design toolsSignal processing techniquesAdvanced process nodesPixel design optimizationProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or a related field

Proven experience in CCD/CMOS IC design, including deep knowledge of imaging sensor technologies and signal processing

Proficiency in industry-standard IC design tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, etc.)

Experience with analog and mixed-signal design techniques, including pixel-level design and readout circuit design for image sensors

Strong background in CMOS and CCD technologies, including understanding of noise, low-power design, and high-speed performance

Familiarity with SPICE, Verilog, and other simulation/verification tools for circuit design and analysis

Experience in image sensor performance analysis, including pixel sensitivity, noise analysis, and signal integrity

Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of debugging and optimizing complex IC designs

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred

Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm) and cutting-edge CMOS fabrication techniques

Hands-on experience with pixel array architectures, column drivers, and row drivers in CMOS image sensors

Familiarity with sensor calibration, dark current reduction, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging, and global shutter techniques

Knowledge of system-level integration, including embedding sensors into larger imaging systems for consumer electronics, automotive cameras, or industrial applications

Familiarity with 3D ICs, system-on-chip (SoC), or packaging technologies related to image sensor integration