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Job Openings at Apple
Job Openings at AppleI am a MS-ECE graduate from Purdue. I am currently working at Apple as a Standard Cell Circuit Design Engineer. I am writing to you regarding a few openings in my group.The Digital Circuit Group at Apple is looking for New College Graduates with circuit design background for full time positions. Below are the links to the openings:Santa Clara Valley, CA: Standard Cell Circuit Design EngineerAustin, TX: Standard Cell Design EngineerSan Diego, CA: Standard Cell Design EngineerPortland, OR: Standard Cell Circuit Design EngineerThanks,Rajiv MittalSanta Clara Valley (Cupertino), California, United StatesHardwarePosted: May 7, 2021Role Number:200001970Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned! We have an extraordinary opportunity for Standard Cell Designers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the heart of a processor design effort, working with the custom digital circuits team and library development, making a critical impact in delivering products to market quickly.Key Qualifications
- We are looking for applicants with 0 - 5 years of experience in Standard Cell circuit design of high-performance flip flops, level shifters, retention flops and other complex circuits.
- Strong understanding of CMOS device characteristics and design rules.
- Knowledge of deep submicron process issues & Finfet Technologies is a plus.
- Strong understanding of Digital circuits & optimization for better PPA.
- Good layout design knowledge & parasitic optimization in various types of layouts.
- Hands-on experience running SPICE simulations and high sigma variation analysis.
- Understanding of Timing characterization & modeling of Standard cell circuits.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Tcl.
- Great teammate with good communication and analytical skills.
DescriptionImagine yourself at the center of our cutting-edge processor design in deep submicron technologies, and on standard cell library designs. You will drive concepts of transistor level circuit design, modeling and performance analysis, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a Standard Cell Design Engineer for the custom circuits team, you will perform the following:- Drive library architecture discussion & optimization effort to improve overall Library PPA.
- Drive layout optimization effort by identifying & reducing parasitics to push circuit PPA.
- Work on Library PPA for different technology, architecture, PDK releases.
- Develop standard cell circuits that push design PPA.
- Engage with CPU, SOC and GPU teams on physical design requirements.
Education & Experience: BSEE / MSEE is required.
Austin, Texas, United StatesHardwarePosted: May 7, 2021Role Number:200003882Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned! We have an extraordinary opportunity for Standard Cell Designers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the heart of a processor design effort, working with the custom digital circuits team and library development, making a critical impact in delivering products to market quickly.Key Qualifications- We are looking for applicants with 0 - 5 years of experience in Standard Cell circuit design of high-performance flip flops, level shifters, retention flops and other complex circuits.
- Strong understanding of CMOS device characteristics and design rules.
- Knowledge of deep submicron process issues & Finfet Technologies is a plus.
- Strong understanding of Digital circuits & optimization for better PPA.
- Good layout design knowledge & parasitic optimization in various types of layouts.
- Hands-on experience running SPICE simulations and high sigma variation analysis.
- Understanding of Timing characterization & modeling of Standard cell circuits.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Tcl.
- Great teammate with good communication and analytical skills.
DescriptionImagine yourself at the center of our cutting-edge processor design in deep submicron technologies, and on standard cell library designs. You will drive concepts of transistor level circuit design, modeling and performance analysis, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a Standard Cell Design Engineer for the custom circuits team, you will perform the following:- Drive library architecture discussion & optimization effort to improve overall Library PPA.
- Drive layout optimization effort by identifying & reducing parasitics to push circuit PPA.
- Work on Library PPA for different technology, architecture, PDK releases.
- Develop standard cell circuits that push design PPA.
- Engage with CPU, SOC and GPU teams on physical design requirements.
Education & Experience: BSEE / MSEE is required.
San Diego, California, United StatesHardwarePosted: May 7, 2021Role Number:200160630Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned! We have an extraordinary opportunity for Standard Cell Designers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the heart of a processor design effort, working with the custom digital circuits team and library development, making a critical impact in delivering products to market quickly.Key Qualifications- We are looking for applicants with 0 - 5 years of experience in Standard Cell circuit design of high-performance flip flops, level shifters, retention flops and other complex circuits.
- Strong understanding of CMOS device characteristics and design rules.
- Knowledge of deep submicron process issues & Finfet Technologies is a plus.
- Strong understanding of Digital circuits & optimization for better PPA.
- Good layout design knowledge & parasitic optimization in various types of layouts.
- Hands-on experience running SPICE simulations and high sigma variation analysis.
- Understanding of Timing characterization & modeling of Standard cell circuits.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Tcl.
- Great teammate with good communication and analytical skills.
DescriptionImagine yourself at the center of our cutting-edge processor design in deep submicron technologies, and on standard cell library designs. You will drive concepts of transistor level circuit design, modeling and performance analysis, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a Standard Cell Design Engineer for the custom circuits team, you will perform the following:- Drive library architecture discussion & optimization effort to improve overall Library PPA.
- Drive layout optimization effort by identifying & reducing parasitics to push circuit PPA.
- Work on Library PPA for different technology, architecture, PDK releases.
- Develop standard cell circuits that push design PPA.
- Engage with CPU, SOC and GPU teams on physical design requirements.
Education & Experience: BSEE / MSEE is required.
Beaverton (Portland), Oregon, United StatesHardwarePosted: May 7, 2021Role Number:200224826Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned! We have an extraordinary opportunity for Standard Cell Designers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the heart of a processor design effort, working with the custom digital circuits team and library development, making a critical impact in delivering products to market quickly.Key Qualifications- We are looking for applicants with 0 - 5 years of experience in Standard Cell circuit design of high-performance flip flops, level shifters, retention flops and other complex circuits.
- Strong understanding of CMOS device characteristics and design rules.
- Knowledge of deep submicron process issues & Finfet Technologies is a plus.
- Strong understanding of Digital circuits & optimization for better PPA.
- Good layout design knowledge & parasitic optimization in various types of layouts.
- Hands-on experience running SPICE simulations and high sigma variation analysis.
- Understanding of Timing characterization & modeling of Standard cell circuits.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Tcl.
- Great teammate with good communication and analytical skills.
DescriptionImagine yourself at the center of our cutting-edge processor design in deep submicron technologies, and on standard cell library designs. You will drive concepts of transistor level circuit design, modeling and performance analysis, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a Standard Cell Design Engineer for the custom circuits team, you will perform the following:- Drive library architecture discussion & optimization effort to improve overall Library PPA.
- Drive layout optimization effort by identifying & reducing parasitics to push circuit PPA.
- Work on Library PPA for different technology, architecture, PDK releases.
- Develop standard cell circuits that push design PPA.
- Engage with CPU, SOC and GPU teams on physical design requirements.
Education & Experience: BSEE / MSEE is required. -
Exponent Engineering & Scientific Consulting Firm is Hiring
Exponent Engineering & Scientific Consulting Firm is Hiring Purdue StudentsI was recently contacted by Jim Keough of Exponent, a company located in Phoenix, Arizona, who is very interested in hiring Purdue PhD graduates for his company. Exponent currently have over 600 PhDs on staff from various institutions, such as MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, & Cal Tech. Having Purdue affiliations, and having served on Purdue’s TAP Advisory Board, Jim would really like to increase the number of PhDs on staff from Purdue.Exponent is a firm involved in a variety of consumer product testing for a wide range of companies. Jim’s area of expertise is within the recreational vehicle (RV) division, where they test the safety of vehicles, reconstruct accidents, and perform destructive testing of products. For this work, they would like to employ individuals with highly analytical minds, preferably with experiences or a background in industry. Exponent has 255 open positions, with 14 of them being in the Vehicle Practice Division. I have included a short paragraph provided by Jim, as well as a link to Exponent’s website.From Mr. Keough:Brilliant Minds Making the World a Better PlaceWelcome graduate students and recent grads! Exponent has exciting career opportunities for you to apply your knowledge, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in technical consulting. We offer opportunities to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst the brightest minds in your field. We predominantly hire students with advanced degrees, principally those with a Ph.D. From day one you will have an opportunity to immediately contribute to some of the most contemporary and prominent engineering problems in the world. We offer continued learning and development in an open and collaborative culture. Come join our team!Exponent's VisionExponent’s vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world.Would you have any students who may be interested in pursuing a career opportunity in this area of industry? I would be happy to put you into contact with Jim directly, or forward any resumes from students who you think may be interested.I believe this would be a great way to improve placement numbers for those academics who do not wish to pursue a faculty or staff position, and would like to use their advanced degrees in an industrial setting.Craig Zehrung, Ph.D.Manager – Technical Assistance ProgramManufacturing Extension Partnership550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 140Carmel, IN 46032m: 765-623-0361
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New DHS Visiting Scientist Opportunity for Faculty and Researchers
New DHS Visiting Scientist Opportunity for Faculty and ResearchersHere is an interesting opportunity sent over from CCO that is open to those Ph.D. students who are studying computer-related fields. These opportunities are also open to postdocs, faculty, and applicants with technical or research post-degree experience (see attached). U.S. citizenship is required.Matthew R. MerzdorfManager of Development Operations and Donor StewardshipSchool of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity Development Office | Purdue Research Foundationo: 765-494-3441mrmerzdorf@prf.org
Visiting Scientist ProgramDepartment of Homeland Security Threat Detection ResearchThese research opportunities are open to postdocs, faculty, and applicants with technical or research post-degree experienceAs a Visiting Scientist, you will receive:- Stipend, starting at $80,000 based on your academic level and experience
- Health Insurance Allowance
- Relocation Allowance up to $5,000, if you are located more than 50 miles one way from the hosting facility
U.S. Citizen OnlyDoctoral degree required -
Agilent EE Recruiting Purdue
Agilent EE PositionI am Wei Fu, an R&D project manager for Agilent Technologies. My group has a new opening for an Electrical Engineer, and we are once again seeking your assistance in identifying excellent potential candidates.As you know, Agilent is a global leader in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, and our division develops next-generation gas chromatography and workflow automation systems. I am looking for an Electrical Engineer with strong analog and digital circuit design skills, as well as real-time system control and FPGA design experience.Here is a link to the job posting, which contains more details.Wei FuR&D Operating ManagerGas Phase Separations Division, LSAGAgilent Technologies, IncT: +1 302 636 8422 | www.agilent.com
Location: Wilmington, DEJob Function: R&DTravel Required: OccasionalJob Type: ExperiencedShift: Day ShiftJob DescriptionAgilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.This position is at our Little Falls, (Wilmington), Delaware site, located midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia. There, we have 800 people inventing, designing, building and marketing products that dominate the market for Chemical Analysis. Our products are frequently behind the headlines in the news, from environmental regulations to new drug discoveries to Homeland Security. You'll even see our instruments on television shows like "CSI".As an Electrical Engineer in our R&D group, you'll be part of a team that analyze, design, prototype and test new products for Agilent's Gas Chromatograph, Automated Sample Handling and Automated Sample Preparation products. Most projects require mechanical, electrical and firmware engineers, as well as chemists and software engineers, to create a complete system. As part of those projects, you will also work with our marketing, manufacturing, purchasing and service organizations to transform your designs into shipping products.Though you'll be part of a team, you will also be working independently and setting your own priorities. The scope and complexity of your projects will be based on your existing knowledge and capabilities as well as how fast you can acquire new skills.Electrical/Firmware Engineers at our site work on digital and analog PC board designs, algorithms for control of motion, flow and heated zones, intelligent systems. You will work with Real time systems, FPGA programming and robotic systems as well as thermal and pneumatic controls. One example would be a chemical sensor and circuitry to sense femtoamps of current. Another would be a robotic system mainboard that uses an embedded processor, real-time operating system and FPGA's to control motion, sense inputs and communicate over a LAN.QualificationsA Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree or Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or the equivalent. Prior experience is preferred.The ability to work in an interdisciplinary, cross-functional environment. We're also looking for someone with demonstrated skill and interest in two or more of the disciplines listed below.- The ability to design, model and analyze analog circuitry using passive and active components. This includes DC and AC characteristics.
- The ability to design, model and analyze digital combinatorial and sequential circuits, including microprocessor and FPGA systems.
- A working knowledge of Robotic and motion control systems, motors, sensors and amplifiers.
- Experience with firmware programming, as demonstrated by developing and debugging code that controls hardware directly. Examples of programming languages include microcontroller assembly and C.
- Experience digital programmable logic design using VHDL or Verilog.
- Familiarity with digital and analog control loops, including the ability to design and characterize them for stability.
- Familiarity with digital signal processing functions such as FIR filters, IIR filters and sampling theory.
WantsSkill or experience in the following areas would be a plus, but aren't required. This list also gives an idea of the tools we use in our work.- Experience with commercial software to control experimental hardware systems. Examples of software packages include C, C++ VEE or LabView.
- The ability to use CAD tools for design of mixed-signal PC boards. Examples include PSPICE, Xilinx, or Mentor Graphics DxDesigner
- The ability to model the characteristics of physical systems such as thermal or pneumatic.
- Knowledge or experience in EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) related areas.
Agilent is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Option to Work Remote: NoSchedule: Full-time