ESD Engineer (Mixed-Signal)

TL;DR

ESD Engineer (Mixed-Signal): Leading the design, simulation, and validation of advanced I/O pad structures and ESD protection devices with an accent on chip- and IP-level reliability. Focus on developing ESD methodologies, optimizing I/O libraries, and ensuring robust silicon through latch-up evaluation and device characterization.

Location: Hybrid in Edinburgh, Scotland

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor company specializing in high-performance mixed-signal and analog ICs.

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.
• Drive ESD sign-off for both chip-level and block-level designs to ensure consistent methodology and reliability.
• Act as a technical leader to unify ESD, latch-up, and I/O strategies across business units.

Requirements

• MSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) with a strong track record in advanced circuit design.
• Holistic understanding of ESD/EOS protection for mixed-signal CMOS circuits.
• Proven experience in I/O design, including CMOS circuitry, latch-up mitigation, and device-level characterization.
• Expertise in chip-level ESD sign-off and a deep understanding of reliability requirements.
• Proficiency with Cadence schematic capture, layout, and simulation tools.
• Must be based in or be able to work in a hybrid setup in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Nice to have

• Experience in IBIS model generation.