Sensor Characterization Engineer

Description

• Perform bench test and analysis to ensure accurate and reproducible image sensor performance metrics;
• Conduct analytic studies of CMOS image sensor’s fundamental performance issues and provide technical suggestions of improvement;
• Work with analog/digital design team to troubleshoot chip/system level performance issues;
• Support R&D teams by providing detailed performance reports and actionable recommendations for future product development and process optimization;
• Develop scientific image quality measurement, calibration, evaluation, analysis and ISP verification tools;
• Conduct modeling and simulation of imaging systems, image sensor readout circuit and image sensor digital timing;
• Focus on mobile image sensor projects verification and optimization;
• Develop Python and MATLAB scripts to automate data acquisition, processing, and visualization of large characterization datasets.

Requirements:Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a closely related field with a focus on Electronic Circuits and Systems.Must have the skills in:

• Integrated CMOS analog/digital systems, analog IC design, CMOS logic design, integrated circuit analysis, sensors.
• Digital circuit, ADC/DAC, Phase-locked loops(PLL), evaluation and feedback of noise performance, performance estimation, lab simulation, test of circuits, analysis of noise and distortion
• Circuit characterization, Cadence tools for transistor level simulation, layout, verification, VLSI implementation methodology, EDA tools.
• Python program.
• MATLAB software simulation.

Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $156,853 - $160,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.