ASIC Scientist

About the role

Sustainably, Siemens Healthineers is a global leader in medical technology, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and experiences worldwide. Our Molecular Imaging business line seeks a talented and innovative ASIC Scientist to join our Research & Development team. This role involves shaping the future of PET and SPECT medical imaging by developing next-generation application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and developing innovative ASIC architectures supporting next-generation PET and SPECT imaging systems.
• Designing, simulating, analyzing, and implementing integrated circuits using industry-standard semiconductor CAD tools.
• Performing laboratory experiments and developing test environments to validate new circuit concepts prior to product implementation.
• Collaborating with internal ASIC designers, detector scientists, electrical engineers, and system architects to develop integrated hardware solutions.
• Partnering with leading semiconductor manufacturers and external technology partners throughout the ASIC development lifecycle.
• Applying a deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, analog and mixed-signal circuit design, and parasitic effects to optimize circuit performance.
• Supporting the integration, characterization, and validation of ASIC designs within detector subsystems and complete imaging platforms.
• Participating in technology investigations that advance Siemens Healthineers' long-term innovation roadmap for molecular imaging.
• Documenting technical findings and presenting design concepts and results to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience designing integrated circuits, ASICs, or mixed-signal semiconductor devices.
• Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design principles.
• Experience using industry-standard IC design, simulation, and verification tools.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device operation and transistor-level circuit design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and research teams.

Qualifications

• Analog and mixed-signal ASIC design
• Cmos integrated circuit design
• Low-noise analog front-end circuits
• Charge-sensitive amplifiers
• Adcs, dacss, pllss, or timing circuits
• Semiconductor device physics
• Cadence virtuoso
• Spectre, hspice, or equivalent simulation tools
• Layout verification (lvs/drc)
• Mixed-signal verification methodologies
• Detector electronics
• Medical imaging instrumentation
• Pet, pet/ct, or spect technologies
• Semiconductor fabrication processes

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $143,900 - $197,868. Factors affecting starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule are not specified in the job posting.