ESD Design Engineer (Hardware)

TL;DR

ESD Design Engineer (Hardware): Leading the design, simulation, and validation of advanced I/O pad structures and ESD protection strategies for mixed-signal CMOS circuits with an accent on reliability and latch-up mitigation. Focus on defining chip-level ESD methodology, collaborating with foundry partners, and ensuring robust silicon performance across the entire product portfolio.

Location: Hybrid (Austin, Texas or Edinburgh, Scotland)

Company

A global leader in high-performance, low-power mixed-signal processing technology.

What you will do

• Design, simulate, and optimize advanced I/O circuits and ESD protection structures.
• Characterize and model I/O libraries to support high-performance mixed-signal design flows.
• Release, maintain, and improve I/O libraries and models used across multiple design teams.
• Apply deep expertise in ESD and latch-up requirements to ensure robust, reliable silicon.
• Drive ESD sign-off for both chip-level and block-level designs.
• Unify ESD, latch-up, and I/O strategies across business units.

Requirements

• MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Holistic understanding of ESD/EOS protection for mixed-signal CMOS circuits.
• Proven experience in I/O design, latch-up mitigation, and device-level characterization.
• Expertise in chip-level ESD signoff and reliability requirements.
• Proficiency with Cadence schematic capture, layout, and simulation tools.
• Ability to guide layout engineers and collaborate within high-performing technical teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in IBIS model generation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• FSA and HSA options for medical expenses.
• On-site medical clinic.
• 17 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays.
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer matching.
• Family-forming benefits and support.