Engineer I – Analog / Mixed-Signal Design

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Dresden, Sachsen, DEU
In-Office
Entry level
Hardware • Semiconductor
The Role
Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal IC circuit blocks, develop testbenches and behavioral models, perform transistor-level and post-layout verification, document results, and support laboratory characterization and silicon validation. The role offers mentorship and hands-on exposure to the complete semiconductor development cycle.
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Job Description:

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to begin your career in analog and mixed-signal IC design while working on innovative semiconductor solutions? As an Engineer I in the Analog / Mixed-Signal Design team, you will contribute to the development of next-generation integrated circuits used across industrial, automotive, communications, data center, and consumer applications. This role provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on high-performance analog and mixed-signal designs from concept through silicon validation.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks including ADCs, DACs, PLLs, voltage regulators, power management circuits, precision analog, and low-power I/O circuits.

  • Develop testbenchs and test cases for analog and mixed-signal circuits.

  • Perform transistor-level circuit simulations for functionality, noise, timing, power, and performance optimization.

  • Conduct post-layout verification including parasitic extraction and corner analysis.

  • Develop behavioral models of analog circuits

  • Prepare technical documentation including design specifications, simulation reports, test plans, and characterization results.

  • Support bench characterization and silicon validation using laboratory measurement equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.

  • Understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.

  • Knowledge of CMOS device physics and semiconductor technologies.

  • Familiarity with analog building blocks such as amplifiers, regulators, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, or power management circuits.

  • Experience with circuit simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, SPICE, or equivalent EDA platforms.

  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred:

  • Internship or academic project experience related to analog or mixed-signal IC design.

  • Exposure to post-layout simulations, parasitic extraction, and silicon characterization.

  • Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as Python or MATLAB.

  • Understanding of lab equipment and semiconductor measurement techniques.

  • Experience with data converter or clock-generation circuit design is a plus.

What You Can Expect

  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard semiconductor design tools and methodologies.

  • Mentorship from experienced analog and mixed-signal engineers.

  • Exposure to the complete IC development cycle from architecture through production.

  • A collaborative environment focused on innovation, learning, and technical growth.

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Travel Time:

No Travel

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
  • Understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals
  • Knowledge of CMOS device physics and semiconductor technologies
  • Familiarity with analog building blocks such as amplifiers, regulators, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, or power management circuits
  • Experience with circuit simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, SPICE, or equivalent EDA platforms
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Internship or academic project experience related to analog or mixed-signal IC design
  • Exposure to post-layout simulations, parasitic extraction, and silicon characterization
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as Python or MATLAB
  • Understanding of laboratory equipment and semiconductor measurement techniques
  • Experience with data converter or clock-generation circuit design

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  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage starts on the first day, and some sites provide on‑site clinics and fitness centers. Health insurance is characterized as generally positive and, in some cases, low‑cost.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount and look‑back and broad‑based RSUs are available to employees. Active participation and company disclosures indicate these equity programs are widely accessible.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is offered across U.S. locations. Employer‑verified listings and location pages corroborate the availability of retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Chandler, AZ
13,393 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.

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