Clare Micronix, a leading designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal solutions, located in beautiful South Orange County, California, is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions. The company offers an excellent compensation package including 401K and stock options. Clare Micronix building

Openings



Senior Electronic Technician

Responsibilities:

  • Designing PCBs: schematic capture and developing boards for testing custom mixed signal ICs.
  • Designing and implementing test setups for evaluating, characterizing and debugging analog and mixed signal ICs under the supervision of a design engineer.
  • Will be responsible for lab maintenance, component inventory and calibration control.
  • Mixed-signal IC characterization

Qualifications:

  • AA degree with 4-6 years' of experience in testing and lab maintenance.
  • Experience with CAD software and in the semiconductor industry desirable.

Contact: Robert DeCaro
rdecaro@claremicronix.com

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Senior Mixed-Signal Product and Test Manager

Responsiblities:

This is a hands-on position managing the Product Engineering/Test Engineering department. Ensure that yield analysis is performed on a daily basis. Design and implement test solutions for new Analog and Mixed-Signal integrated circuits. Interface with Operations, Design Engineering, and customers regarding the use, testing and problems of products (new and existing) in production. The ideal candidate should have a good working knowledge of test strategies for testing high speed digital and high performance analog circuits. You will be an active participant in design and test meetings and manage a project from start of test development to device manufacturing transfer which includes: development and debug of test programs plus evaluation/characterization of new designs for margin and product robustness.

Qualifications:

  • Experience must include writing test programs using a variety of mixed -signal test systems
  • Programming and debugging experience in C++
  • Experience with board level mixed-signal hardware and PC board/layout design techniques
  • BSEE degree and 8 or more years of hands on experience in mixed signal test development
  • Proficiency in LabVIEW and PC based test systems
  • Proficient in statistical process control, MS Software (Word, Excel, Access)
  • Experience with quality systems is a plus

Contact: Mark Heisig
mheisig@clare.com

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Sr. Analog/Mixed Signal IC Circuit Designer

Responsibilities:

Develop advanced custom analog and mixed-signal ASIC product from concept through production, involving the generation of specifications, generating schematics/VHDL/worse case simulations and directing the mask design through final tape-out. Develop test plans for engineering evaluation, perform evaluation testing and review production test activities. Validate product and characterization data for all assigned products. Will be responsible for project design and technical interface between the customer, mask designers, product engineers and senior management.

Qualifications:

  • Strong, proven background in analog/mixed-signal circuit design with a minimum of 8 years of experience in this area
  • BSEE, MSEE or PhD perferred
  • Strong analog and/or mixed signal ASIC design using CMOS, BiMOS or Bipolar technology.
  • Strong expertise in analog signal processing design using references (bandgap or equivalent), amplifiers (voltage/current/transimpedance), switch-cap, active filters, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, and oscillators.
  • Knowledge of CAD schematic capture/VHDL and simulation tools (Mentor Graphics/Cadence, etc.) and UNIX.
  • Logic design and synthesis experience a definite plus
  • Experience with SRAM, NVM, Embedded uC, and I/O a plus
  • Strong written and oral communications in the English language, and interpersonal skills.

Contact: Mark Heisig
mheisig@clare.com

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Senior Mixed-Signal Product and Test Engineer

Responsiblities:

Design and implement test solutions for new Analog and Mixed-Signal integrated circuits. Perform yield analysis, interface with Operations, Design Engineering, and customers regarding the use, testing and problems of products (new and existing) in production. The ideal candidate should have a good working knowledge of test strategies for testing high speed digital and high performance analog circuits. You will be an active participant in design and test meetings and manage a project from start of test development to device manufacturing transfer which includes: development and debug of test programs plus evaluation/characterization of new designs for margin and product robustness.

Qualifications:

  • Experience must include writing test programs using a variety of mixed -signal test systems
  • Programming and debugging experience in C++
  • Experience with board level mixed-signal hardware and PC board/layout design techniques
  • BSEE degree and 8 or more years of hands on experience in mixed signal test development
  • Proficiency in LabVIEW and PC based test systems
  • Proficient in statistical process control, MS Software (Word, Excel, Access)

Contact: Mark Heisig
mheisig@clare.com

Field Applications Engineer

Responsibilities
  • Provide the technical interface to customers during prospecting, evaluation, design-in, and post-sales phases.
  • Work closely with Marketing and Sales to define and execute strategies for winning design at targeted accounts.
  • Write application notes, technical papers, design notes, and other documentation for product development needs.
  • Characterize new product performance. Develop evaluation hardware and software, collect data, and report performance to specification.
  • Understand customer applications. Work with customer and Marketing team to determine product requirements.
  • Distill customer feedback into specific recommendations for new features or products. Contribute to product roadmap development.
  • Provide training and support to Fields Sales and Field Application Engineers, and resolve customer applications issues.
  • Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to network, promote our products, and keep abreast of new technological developments.
 Qualifications:
  • Five plus (5+) years experience in application development and/or customer support in OEM electronics with background in power management or consumer electronics (no RF) preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of Mixed Signal IC technology. Emerging Display, LED Driver, Power Management, Sensing & Control ASSP technology a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and verbal and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and team-oriented.
  • Be self-directed, able to work with minimal direct supervision.
  • Good lab / debug skills.
  • Willing and available to travel (US and International), up to 30% of the time.
  • Fluency in English required; fluency in Chinese or Korean is a must.

Contact: Mark Heisig
mheisig@clare.com

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