Electronic Design Engineer

Assisting imec R&D groups in the realization and industrialization of electronics systems based on their knowledge and components.

What you will do

In the department BESOLUTIONS, the SYSELECTRON team supports various imec research groups in the development of Electronic System prototypes and demonstrators for ASIC or research applications. Working in close cooperation with other Solutions teams the SRL/TRL-uplift (System/Technology Readiness Level) is obtained of applications from different imec research groups in the domain of life sciences, imaging, smart sensor systems, flexible electronics, etc. 

You get the opportunity to be instrumental in the growth trajectory of the imec.solutions department, assisting imec R&D groups in the realization and industrialization of their knowledge and components.

In this job, your main activities will be:

• Your broad electronics knowledge allows you to:
  • Select electronic system parts for rapid prototyping and build feasibility setups using internal and COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) building blocks
  • Create implementation specifications, design and verification documentation.
  • Design electronic circuits & boards based on implementation requirements and architecture for LVP (Low Volume Production) applications according to internal guidelines and release procedures.
  • Verification of electronic boards and systems using various types of lab equipment
• You take ownership throughout the whole design process together with different teams of multidiscipline engineers and supply chain management. 
• You report to all project stakeholders in close cooperation with project management.
• Your tasks also include market screening of COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) building blocks, specifications documentation, critical components selection and evaluation, availability screening, electrical parameter calculations, circuit simulation, principal schematic design and review, board technology and layout specifications and review, bring-up and validation’s measurement plan (including lab setup definition), system verification, validation, and test plan documentation.
• You work intensely together with other team members and across teams to realize the designs. Next to that, you have frequent contacts with partners and suppliers.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have a master’s degree in electronics engineering or similar through experience.
• You have a strong background in electronics design, Altium Designer environment and verification using simulation tools and various lab equipment like DMM, Power Supplies, Bench Oscilloscopes, Signal Analyzers and generators, .... .
• You have in-depth knowledge in one or more fields of expertise:
  • Analog front end design with focus on linearity, stability, high dynamics, and low noise with integrated multichannel ADC/DAC with highspeed serial or parallel interfaces.
  • Digital hardware designs with focus on FPGA SoC, FMC mezzanines, PXI, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, SerDes, ... 
  • Interfaces using Gigabit links and high-speed data busses: Transmission line design & debug, Signal integrity and Jitter Noise analysis.
  • Power Design and Integrity for on-board POL designs or HV drivers/bridges (low power and noise critical implementations).
  • Board Technology specifications for Rigid or Flex Designs, ASIC packaging and wire bonding for Chip-on-Board or Interposer designs.
• Basic knowledge of firmware or software development principles is a plus.
• You work professionally, structured, striving for the objectives to achieve and deliver high quality. You are result driven and want to get the job done.
• You enjoy working in a multicultural team.
• You have excellent communication skills that allow you to report efficiently to project management, to cooperate and participate in the team.
• You speak/read/write fluently English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• You have a minimum of 5-10 years of industrial experience in a similar function.