Senior Pixel Designer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • Waterloo, ON

8d • CA$114,200 - CA$152,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Teledyne Digital Imaging, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., specializes in the manufacture, design, research, and development of high-performance image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Our products are used worldwide in various applications including machine vision, document scanning, surveillance, and medical imaging. As part of our continuing growth in this high-technology market, Teledyne Digital Imaging is recruiting for a Senior Pixel Designer in Waterloo. The CMOS Image Sensors group is looking for a creative and innovative individual to contribute to the development of advanced CMOS/CCD image sensor pixels. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who can readily learn new technical concepts, work independently on tight schedules, and collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• Doctorate (academic) with specialization in semiconductor device physics and with hands-on experience of semiconductor fabrication processes and device characterization techniques.
• At least 3 years of experience with 2D/3D TCAD simulations (process/device/optoelectronic simulations using Synopsys, Silvaco) and optical simulations (Ray tracing/FDTD using Lumerical, Zemax).
• Design of Experiments (DOEs) including Taguchi methods, Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication process, device physics and optoelectronics of advanced CMOS/CCD image sensors.
• Experience with image sensor pixel design, preferably with high-speed and low-noise CMOS/CCD pixel design experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in the area of analog circuits interfacing to imager pixels will be strong assets to the position.

Responsibilities

• Define new pixel architecture, layout design and corresponding process integration schemes.
• Optimize existing pixel performance and manufacturability.
• Perform process, device and optoelectronic simulations of advanced CMOS/CCD imager pixels.
• Generate and evaluate pixel process and device experimental splits.
• Participate in internal and external silicon foundry interactions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree