integrated circuit design engineer

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

Scope note

Excludes people performing the assembly of integrated circuits.

Alternative Labels

analog and mixed signal design engineer

analog design engineer

analog IC design engineer

designer of integrated circuits

engineer of integrated circuits

IC designer

integrated circuit design engineer

integrated circuit designer

integrated circuit engineer

mixed signal IC design engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

electrical engineering engineering principles manufacturing processes

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fd1c83b3-60d5-4a5f-86c5-94dc2842c246

Status

released

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