Principal ASIC Engineer

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Principal ASIC Engineer to lead our ICD chip design from our Irvine office. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-performance ASIC solutions that meet the rigorous standards of the cardiac rhythm management industry. If you possess a strong background in digital design, ASIC development, excellent project leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities1. ASIC Design and Development:

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and delivery of ultra-low-power digital signal ASICs for cardiac rhythm management devices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., software engineers, system architects) to define ASIC requirements, specifications, and interfaces for the ICD chip.
• Design, develop, and maintain the overall architecture of the ICD chip, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for medical devices.

2. ASIC Block Development:

• Oversee the development, verification, and maintenance of digital and analog ASIC blocks, including processor, memory, and peripheral circuits.
• Ensure that all blocks meet performance, power, and area targets.

3. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with software engineers, system architects, quality assurance personnel, and other teams to ensure successful project execution and integration.
• Regularly communicate with the Chinese R&D team through video conferencing and phone calls.
• Coordinate with the Chinese quality assurance and production teams to ensure seamless integration of ASIC design and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of the ICD chipset development process meet company standards.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and other relevant regulatory requirements for medical devices.
• Collaborate with quality assurance personnel to ensure that all ASIC-related testing and validation activities meet or exceed regulatory requirements.

5. Project Management:

• Develop and manage schedules for ICD chipset R&D projects.
• Drive results-oriented projects that meet or exceed expectations in terms of quality and timing.

6. Communication and Leadership:

• Foster an environment of collaboration and open communication among team members.
• Lead and mentor a small team of 3-5 members, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Requirements:1. Educational Background:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

2. Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in digital or mixed-signal ASIC design and development, with multiple successful tapeouts.

3. Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of digital circuit design, simulation, and verification.
• Deep knowledge of silicon fabrication processes and their impact on device physics, device models, and circuit performance.
• Expertise in ultra-low-power circuit and system design.
• Familiarity with general analog circuits such as bias, bandgap, AC, LDO, op-amp, and charge pump.
• Experience debugging, resolving, and mitigating design issues.

4. Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with MCU peripherals (e.g., ADC, SPI, I2C, UART, Timer, PWM) and inter-peripheral communication.

Experience with:

• Flexible configuration and scalability for various applications.
• Coulomb counters for power consumption estimation.
• Cold standby redundancy design for fail-safe operation.
• MCU integration with Cortex M0 or RISC-V.

5. Tools:

• Proficiency with Cadence design tools.

6. Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to continuously seek ways to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Ability to articulate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

7. Traits:

• Anticipates challenges and proactively resolves them.
• Demonstrates flexibility in a rapidly changing environment with competing priorities.
• Maintains a positive attitude and composure under pressure, even when faced with setbacks.

Job Type: Full-time; On-siteWork Schedule: 40 hours per week, Mon – FriWorking Rights: The position is open to candidates with valid U.S. work authorization or those who are eligible for H-1B sponsorship. About UsHeadquartered in Suzhou, China with R&D facilities in Beijing and Irvine, we are a tech firm specializing in R&D and industrialization of cardiac rhythm management products. Call to ActionIf you are a motivated and experienced ASIC engineer with a passion for developing advanced medical technology, we look forward to your application!Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person