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.

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Sensor Characterization Engineer