Sonova AG
Principal Engineer, Digital IC (Valencia (CA), United States)
Sonova AG, Valencia, California, us, 91385
Overview
The Principal Professional Hardware Design Engineering designs and modifies electronical parts or other hardware systems and applications for hearing systems and hearing platforms.
What you'll do:Participate in mixed-signal ASIC development activities with cross-functional teams including chip architecture, specification, design, verification, validation, fabrication, packaging, debugging, test development, failure analysis, and documentation.Create new digital block level microarchitecture, plan work breakdown, and design digital logic blocks.Modify existing in-house digital IPs to extend functionality and/or to be compatible with new tools and workflow for reuse.Create block and IC level digital V&V test plan and develop test bench.Perform RTL simulation & verification including pre-tapeout FPGA level emulation, and post-silicon debug & characterization.Develop, improve, and maintain in house digital design workflows.Collaborate with contract digital designers for in house designs.Work with fabless IC design vendors in either the turn-key or co-development models.Perform digital backend activities for small test chip development tapeout with inhouse tools, if needed.Other duties as assignedTravelling Requirement:
up to 0 to 5%
What you bring to the team:
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer engineering or related fieldNice to Have
Master's or higher degree in electrical, computer engineering, or related fieldWork Experience
At least 7 years of previous digital ASIC design.Experience in design, and development of custom application digital peripherals, custom communication data link peripherals that connect to APB, AHB busNice to Have
10+ years of previous digital ASIC designPersonal Competencies
Analytical problem solving, results focus, learning mindset, and planning aheadSocial Competencies
Ability to work under pressure and meet project timelines across departmentsLeadership Competencies
Always striving for self-development.Should be capable of directing the technical work of a team including internal and external resourcesProfessional Competencies
Must be able to work with all levels of management and peers.Ability to maintain professionalism among peers and communicate effectively will all levels of the organizationNice to Have
Project management skillsLanguage(s)/ Level
English/ FluentIT Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)/ Engineering Software (MATLAB)Nice to Have
Jira, GitHub, ConfluenceFurther Requirements
VHDL, Verilog, or SV, Questa or equivalent design verification toolNice to Have
Python, C/C++, Make, LINT, CDC, Synthesis, UVM, STA, ATPG, DFTAdditional Remarks:
Class-III medical industry experience is a plus.
Our offer:
Exciting and challenging work environmentComprehensive benefits packageTraining and development opportunities - we believe every employee deserves a development plan. Come, learn, and grow with us!Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
We love to work with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team makes us better. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.
We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Senior Manager, Human Resources.
Pay Ranges: 120,000 - 180,000
Eligible for bonus: 10%
Health Benefits & Perks:
Medical, dental and vision coverage*Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care AccountsTeleHealth options401k plan with company match*Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverageLegal/ID Theft AssistancePTO & paid holidays*Employee Assistance Program
*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
The Principal Professional Hardware Design Engineering designs and modifies electronical parts or other hardware systems and applications for hearing systems and hearing platforms.
What you'll do:Participate in mixed-signal ASIC development activities with cross-functional teams including chip architecture, specification, design, verification, validation, fabrication, packaging, debugging, test development, failure analysis, and documentation.Create new digital block level microarchitecture, plan work breakdown, and design digital logic blocks.Modify existing in-house digital IPs to extend functionality and/or to be compatible with new tools and workflow for reuse.Create block and IC level digital V&V test plan and develop test bench.Perform RTL simulation & verification including pre-tapeout FPGA level emulation, and post-silicon debug & characterization.Develop, improve, and maintain in house digital design workflows.Collaborate with contract digital designers for in house designs.Work with fabless IC design vendors in either the turn-key or co-development models.Perform digital backend activities for small test chip development tapeout with inhouse tools, if needed.Other duties as assignedTravelling Requirement:
up to 0 to 5%
What you bring to the team:
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer engineering or related fieldNice to Have
Master's or higher degree in electrical, computer engineering, or related fieldWork Experience
At least 7 years of previous digital ASIC design.Experience in design, and development of custom application digital peripherals, custom communication data link peripherals that connect to APB, AHB busNice to Have
10+ years of previous digital ASIC designPersonal Competencies
Analytical problem solving, results focus, learning mindset, and planning aheadSocial Competencies
Ability to work under pressure and meet project timelines across departmentsLeadership Competencies
Always striving for self-development.Should be capable of directing the technical work of a team including internal and external resourcesProfessional Competencies
Must be able to work with all levels of management and peers.Ability to maintain professionalism among peers and communicate effectively will all levels of the organizationNice to Have
Project management skillsLanguage(s)/ Level
English/ FluentIT Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)/ Engineering Software (MATLAB)Nice to Have
Jira, GitHub, ConfluenceFurther Requirements
VHDL, Verilog, or SV, Questa or equivalent design verification toolNice to Have
Python, C/C++, Make, LINT, CDC, Synthesis, UVM, STA, ATPG, DFTAdditional Remarks:
Class-III medical industry experience is a plus.
Our offer:
Exciting and challenging work environmentComprehensive benefits packageTraining and development opportunities - we believe every employee deserves a development plan. Come, learn, and grow with us!Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
We love to work with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team makes us better. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.
We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Senior Manager, Human Resources.
Pay Ranges: 120,000 - 180,000
Eligible for bonus: 10%
Health Benefits & Perks:
Medical, dental and vision coverage*Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care AccountsTeleHealth options401k plan with company match*Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverageLegal/ID Theft AssistancePTO & paid holidays*Employee Assistance Program
*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.