application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Assess, document and optimize the capacity and performance of information and communication system networks
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of design professionals in the development and integration of information and communication system architecture, hardware and software
• Research, design and develop information and communication system network architecture
• Research, evaluate and integrate network system and data communication hardware and software
• Analyze user's requirements, and design and develop system architecture and specifications
• Develop and conduct design verification simulations and prototype bench tests of components
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of engineers, technologists, technicians and drafters in the design and development of computer and telecommunications hardware
• Research, design, develop and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware
• Supervise, inspect and provide design support during the manufacturing, installation and implementation of computer and telecommunications hardware

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Tool Command Language (TCL)
• Perl
• Python

Hardware development

• ASIC

Area of specialization

• Semiconductor
• Integrated circuits
• Microprocessor based system

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years