integrated circuit design engineer

Description

Integrated circuit design engineers design the layout for integrated circuits according to electronics engineering principles. They use software to create design schematics and diagrams.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

integrated circuits electricity design drawings semiconductors electronics electronic components integrated circuit types CAD software mathematics electronic equipment standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

LED lighting components manufacturing processes electrical engineering engineering principles battery management systems

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software design integrated circuits liaise with engineers use CAD software create technical plans customise drafts design electronic systems

OPTIONALOptional competences

create a product's virtual model plan manufacturing processes review drafts draw blueprints test electronic units apply technical communication skills draft bill of materials communicate with customers train employees monitor system performance keep records of work progress use manual draughting techniques design prototypes develop assembly instructions