Principal Layout Engineer

NXP’s Industrial & IoT Edge solutions range from the smallest MCUs to very high-performance processors to provide real-time insights and efficient automation when performance matters most. NXP’s advanced portfolio of edge processing solutions lets developers explore their most innovative ideas with confidence, enabling applications across the autonomous home, industrial automation, and personal electronics. NXP is building new teams in Catania to create high impact microcontrollers (MCU) as part of NXP’s intelligent AI at the Edge. This team will include a wide range of engineering talent from analog to SOC digital design. Full product development local will product world class products at a world class pace. This team will include all key engineering disciplines in Design, Architecture, Verification, DfT and Physical Design to produce high performance and quality products. Working in a fast-paced consumer environment, we are looking for an outstanding lead for our Analog Layout team. This team will include support for MCU and for analog custom products being designed both in Catania but also globally.  Your Responsibilities  Lead a team of analog layout engineers responsible for the physical design of analog blocks and systems  Responsible for layout of Analog and RF components in MCU, NFC UWB and BT/BLE products  Work across multiple process nodes and foundries (140nm to 16 nm, CMOS, BCD, FD-SOI, FinFET … )  Develop the expertise of the team and drive innovation  Provide accurate estimates on area, performance and timeline  Drive the team to meet aggressive schedules without sacrificing quality  Work closely with analog design engineers to ensure seamless integration of layout and design  Ensure layouts meet performance, power, and area requirements  Develop and maintain layout scripts and automation tools  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including digital layout, design and verification  Perform layout verification (DRC, LVS … ) and sign-off  Deliver physical models (LEF, Libs) to subsystem and IC teams for integration    Your Profile  MSEE/BSEE or working equivalent 10+ years’ experience in the layout of analog blocks and systems    Experience with leading a global team of engineers  Proven track record in delivering working silicon for high volume products  Solid fundamentals of transistor level integrated circuits and device physics.  Knowledge of layout matching and parasitics, latch-up, ESD, etc.  Rigorous and methodical with good analytical skills for debugging issues in design and on silicon  Proficiency in analog layout tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso, Siemens Calibre ..  Knowledge of ESD/Latch up fundamentals  Experience with signal chain and power design layouts ----------- NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices. As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 61,000 € and 83,900 € annually. This range is intended as a guideline. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs. This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria). Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package. More information about NXP in Italy... ----------- #LI-7795 NXP Semiconductors N. V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. 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