Analog IC Design Engineer

Who we are

Our future starts with innovation that improves the lives of all of us. Together with more than 5,500 colleagues from all over the globe, we take on the challenge of tomorrow to ensure better health, safer mobility, sustainable energy, and much more. Being one of the world’s largest and most prominent R&D players in nanoelectronics and digital innovation, we develop technology that is up to 10 years ahead of what exists today. Together with our worldwide partners, we shape the roadmap for the semiconductor industry for the years to come. At imec, you aren’t just ahead; you are first. 

We are performing advanced research in several high-end applications, where the development of state-of-the-art integrated circuits is a key enabler. Our projects are executed in close collaboration with industry partners and often cover the complete field, from applications to architecture concepts and circuit specs to final implementation and demonstration. 

To help push the frontiers of analog and mixed signal circuits and devices, we are continually searching for new colleagues Join us and leave your mark in one of the following domains: 

• Cryogenic and quantum compute  
• Health and life sciences  
• Specialty imager SoCs  
• Radiation hardened design

What you will do

As an analog IC design engineer at imec, you will collaborate with our customers to take our advanced research outcomes to the next level. In our unique ecosystem, you will be involved throughout the complete design and measurement cycle.  

Thanks to your expertise you will:

• Design state-of-the-art analog building blocks from detailed block-level specifications in close collaboration with the customer technical team, according to the industry-standard design flows. 
• Contribute to high-quality reporting and documentation. 
• Play an active role in design review meetings; both on-site and at customer premises. 
• Measure your own circuit blocks. 
• Mentor junior colleagues and internship or thesis students. 
• Always be up-to-date with the latest developments in analog design flows. 
• Translate customer ideas into specifications.
• Provide the business managers with technical input and resource estimates for project proposals. 
• Support industrial test houses, customers, and third parties in the supply chain for the final product. 

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the chip labs of the world. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.  

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

Your aspiration is to work in a diverse research environment among some of the top researchers in the world, using the most advanced technologies. Your contribution? Taking the research outcome to the next level! 

• You hold at least a Master’s degree with an emphasis on analog IC design. 
• You have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, lab experience (manual and automated measurement) is a plus. 
• You have contributed to at least 1 silicon-proven design.  
• You are familiar with industry-standard design tools and methodologies. 
• You are a team player who is able to pursue and find compromise. 
• You possess strong reporting and presentation skills. 
• You thrive in a multidisciplinary and international team.   
• You focus on quality and have a product-oriented mindset. 
• You communicate fluently in English.