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.

Requirements - Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Robust 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.
Knowledge and experience in analog circuits interfacing to imager pixels will be solid assets to the position.
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).

Core Competencies

Expertise in pixel architecture design and optimization for advanced CMOS/CCD image sensors, with a robust foundation in semiconductor device physics and fabrication processes. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while conducting complex simulations and experimental evaluations. Highest-signal resume keywords - Pixel Architecture Design
CMOS/CCD Image Sensor Fabrication
2D/3D TCAD Simulations
Optoelectronic Simulations
Design of Experiments (DOEs) Hard Skills - Pixel Design
Device Physics
Optoelectronics
Analog Circuits
Semiconductor Fabrication
Device Characterization
Process Integration
High-Speed CMOS Design
Low-Noise CMOS Design
Experimental Evaluation Soft Skills - Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Leadership
Mentorship Certifications & Qualifications - Doctorate in Semiconductor Device Physics Industry Keywords - Image Sensor Technology
Pixel Performance Optimization
Process Simulation
Device Simulation
Optical Simulation Tools & Technologies - Synopsys
Silvaco
Lumerical
Zemax

📌 Senior Principal Pixel Designer Toronto
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