OverviewWe are looking for an Analog Design Engineer to be part of the Apple PMU team in Livorno. You will engage in the full process of chip development from concept definition to silicon bring-up in local labs. You will contribute to architecture definition and implementation, verification and validation, and support the production test development, evaluation and qualification.DescriptionWe seek an Engineer who will take part in the entire process of IP development starting from architecture definition and specification through design and verification ending on lab validation and debug support. You will be in charge of developing best-in-class power management solutions and verifying compliance to specifications pre and post layout. You will support the layout team, DFT and AMS teams during the design phase. You will closely collaborate with the validation team on debugging and characterization of the block and with the test team, ensuring production test quality and coverage.Minimum QualificationsDeep knowledge of transistor level designExperience in design, verification and simulation of power management circuits such as linear regulators (LDO), data conversion (ADC/DAC), voltage references, charge pumps, amplifiers, comparators meeting power, area and performance specificationExpertise in design analyses methods such as small signal, feedback loop systems, noise analysisAbility to work close with the layout team to ensure quality and compactness of the block layoutAbility to cooperate with the lab team for block characterization and debuggingKnowledge of the control algorithms would be an advantageAble to work well within the team, take ownership and encourage othersFluency in English is requiredEither MSc or PhD in Electronic Engineering or equivalentPreferred QualificationsExpertise in Delta Sigma design is considered as beneficialKnowledge of IC Production Test and QualificationKnowledge of hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog) and use of MatlabPrevious expertise as a technical leader in complex projectsApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversityWe take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristicsApple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilitiesAt Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.
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