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Senior IC Layout Design Engineer
limerick, Ireland
Worldwide
National Certificate in Mechanical EngineeringAbout me
IC Layout Design Engineer with over 25 years of experience in physical design, parasitic extraction, and design optimization. Expertise in handling complex chip designs, achieving power, performance, and area targets. Adept at achieving targets within stringent timelines.
Computer-Aided DesignAutomotive IndustrySemiconductor Device FabricationCircuit DesignElectrical DiagramsManufacturingProject ManagementParasitologyMoulderProduction SupportCadence VirtuosoSignal IntegrityDigital Access Carrier SystemSynopsisTeam Management
IC Layout Design
Advanced analog and mixed-signal IC layout design with expertise in physical design, parasitic extraction, and design optimization for complex chip designs
Cadence Design Tools
Extensive experience with Cadence and Synopsis suite of design software layout tools including Virtuoso, Composer, Quantas, and Innovus
Process Technology
Deep knowledge of advanced semiconductor process nodes down to 22nm with SOC, SOI and HV technologies for automotive and power applications
Circuit Design
Design and optimization of op-amps, LDOs, bandgap references, muxes, PLLs, ADCs, DACs and clock generators
RF and High-Voltage Design
Physical design of RF and high-voltage circuits with signal integrity optimization using cross-quadding, inter-digitation, and parasitic reduction techniques
Verification Tools
Proficiency with verification tools such as Pegasus, PVS, Calibre, Hercules and Dracula for design rule checking and layout verification
Project Management
Team leadership and project coordination with ability to accelerate timelines by up to 40% through effective remote team management
Manufacturing Support
Tape-out execution to leading foundries including X-Fab, Tower Jazz, and Global Foundries with mask design and production support
Advanced analog and mixed-signal IC layout design with expertise in physical design, parasitic extraction, and design optimization for complex chip designs
Cadence Design Tools
Extensive experience with Cadence and Synopsis suite of design software layout tools including Virtuoso, Composer, Quantas, and Innovus
Process Technology
Deep knowledge of advanced semiconductor process nodes down to 22nm with SOC, SOI and HV technologies for automotive and power applications
Circuit Design
Design and optimization of op-amps, LDOs, bandgap references, muxes, PLLs, ADCs, DACs and clock generators
RF and High-Voltage Design
Physical design of RF and high-voltage circuits with signal integrity optimization using cross-quadding, inter-digitation, and parasitic reduction techniques
Verification Tools
Proficiency with verification tools such as Pegasus, PVS, Calibre, Hercules and Dracula for design rule checking and layout verification
Project Management
Team leadership and project coordination with ability to accelerate timelines by up to 40% through effective remote team management
Manufacturing Support
Tape-out execution to leading foundries including X-Fab, Tower Jazz, and Global Foundries with mask design and production support
Languages
EnglishNative speakerFrenchBasic knowledge
Project history
Analog and mixed-signal IC layout including 0.13 um BCD CMOS processes for automotive-grade designs. Design optimization using advanced SOC, SOI and HV technologies down to 22nm process nodes.
Planned and scheduled mixed-signal projects for Power and Automotive ADAS markets. Optimized layout efficiency and integrity by liaising with Circuit Designers to produce reusable blocks for multiple foundries.
Provided analog and digital layout services for mixed-signal integrated circuits. Implemented clock trees using Synopsys routing tools and participated in design flow improvement committees.
Certificates
Advanced Analogue Layout Techniques
IC Mask Design2018
Electro-Mechanical Automation
Further Education and Training Awards Council2010
Building Energy Rating Assessmant
Further Education and Training Awards Council2010
Electronics Circuits and Componants
City and Guilds2010
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Quality & Qualifications Ireland2010