Position: Staff IC Layout Design Engineerbr/ Location: Biel, Switzerland br/ Employment: Permanent br/ br/ About the client br/ br/ We are a leading supplier of high-performance electronic components for high-voltage power-conversion systems. Our integrated circuits and diodes are critical for creating compact, energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies used in a wide range of electronic products, including mobile devices, TVs, PCs, appliances, smart utility meters, and LED lights. Our SCALE™ IGBT drivers enhance the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of high-power applications such as industrial motor drives, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and high-voltage DC transmission.br/ About the client br/ We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader - Staff IC Layout Design Engineer to join our design engineering team in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The ideal candidate will lead a team of layout design engineers, drive innovative layout solutions, and ensure the highest standards of quality and performance in our IC designs.br/ br/ RESPONSIBILITIES:br/ -Develop economic, efficient, and demanding gate driver and power conversion related products.br/ -Perform layout design of smart power functional blocks and complete mixed signal ICs from block level to tape-out release, focusing on top level layout design.br/ -Run automated DRC and LVS controls to ensure full compliance with designed electrical circuits.br/ -Collaborate with colleagues in the IC Design team to define chip architecture, refine it to block level, and be responsible for IC top level floor planning and area estimation.br/ -Define innovative layout solutions that implement complex and intellectually challenging functions and control schemes necessary to deliver target system performance.br/ -Coach and support layout engineers during physical design and related verification.br/ -Lead the layout team, focusing on both technical aspects and team management.br/ -Train young layout engineers to bring them up to full speed.br/ -Contribute to technology process and layout design methodology improvements.br/ br/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: br/ -BSc or MSc in Microelectronics or a related degree.br/ -Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IC layout design.br/ -Deep knowledge and understanding of best-practice IC layout design methods (theory and practice).br/ -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.br/ -Strong team-working attitude.br/ -Solid experience in analog and mixed signal integrated circuit layout design and related CAD tools; knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre verification tools is a strong plus.br/ -Strong knowledge of chip top-level assembly and tape-out closure procedures.br/ -Good understanding of semiconductor technology with a focus on medium/high voltage CMOS, BCD, BiCMOS, including parasitic components and related effects.br/ -Knowledge of ESD and latch-up issue reduction techniques.br/ -Successful track record of taped-out IC designs.br/ -Deep knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken.br/ br/ br/