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# Design Characterization Engineer

- **Company:** Omnivision
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $110,600 - $140,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Performance Tuning
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/design-characterization-engineer-irvine-ca--b8c33daf-2f2b-4be5-a440-bdb28fe80098

## About the Role

Technical/Engineering Design, CMOS, Research & Development (R&D), Technical/Engineering Design, Silicon Bringup, Data Collection, Analysis Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Graphic Design, Electrical Engineering, * MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field

 * Strong expertise in CMOS analog, mixed-signal, and/or digital design, along with solid understanding of semiconductor device physics
 * Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and automation
 * Experience or strong interest in hands-on electrical testing using oscilloscopes and other lab instrumentation
 * Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Characterization Engineer to join our fast-paced, innovation-driven R&D team. In this role, you will characterize and optimize CMOS image sensor performance, collaborate closely across engineering disciplines, and help deliver industry-leading sensor products with exceptional quality.
Responsibilities:

 * Bring up new silicon and validate CMOS image sensor functionality and performance in partnership with design engineers
 * Develop and refine characterization methodologies to evaluate image sensor behavior and collect performance data
 * Analyze pixel-level, analog, and digital subsystems to identify fundamental performance limitations and propose technical improvements
 * Collaborate with analog and digital design teams to tune performance parameters and resolve system-level issues
 * Work cross-functionally with process, applications, production, and quality teams to transition new designs into production and resolve yield, reliability, and overall product quality issues