FPGA​/ASIC ENGINEER

Vernon Hills (Chicago), IL

Canon Medical Research USA, Inc. (CMRU) is seeking an FPGA/ASIC Engineer to join our VHDLDepartment. In this role, you will oversee definition, design, verification, and documentation forFPGA/ASIC development.

CMRU is committed to recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that makeindividuals unique in an atmosphere that promotes work/life balance and celebrates individual andcollective achievement. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute,through their experience, education, research and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our organization and the scientific and engineering community at large.

The FPGA/ASIC Engineer will report to the Manager, FPGA/ASIC.

This role is a regular, full-time position requiring a commitment of 37.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid rolebased in CMRU’s main office in Vernon Hills (Chicago), Illinois.

• Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation.
• Define module interfaces/formats for simulation.
• Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integratedcircuits.
• Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, and timingand power use.
• Analyze equipment to establish operation data, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results.
• May also review vendor capability to support development.
• Develop digital FPGA logic solutions targeting applications such as system communications/control,data movement and processing, and embedded microprocessors
• Participate in the engineering life cycle of FPGA products including requirements, architecture, design,implementation, verification, integration, and debug following appropriate engineering best practices and department processes
• Prepare design documentation and participates-in design reviews
• Execute tasks and provides timely status input to project or team lead

• A Bachelor of Science (or Master) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with the following:
  • Digital FPGA design for embedded systems
  • High bandwidth data communications, storage, and manipulation in an FPGAWriting and reviewing documentation including requirements, design, verification, andinterface guides (e.g. User, Software)
  • Hardware/Software integration and lab debug using common equipment including internal FPGA logic analyzer tools (e.g. Vivado Logic Analyzer)
  • Communicating and coordinating across engineering functional teams to achieve projectgoals
• Proficiency with:
  • HDL coding (e.g. VHDL, Verilog, etc.) for FPGA development and simulation
  • HDL design and coding best practices for purpose (e.g. resource use, clock-rate, latency)
  • FPGA design tools, simulation tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado, Mentor Questa Sim)
  • Source control tools (e.g. Subversion, Clear Case)
  • Standard office software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, etc.)

• Exercises judgment within well-defined procedures to solve moderately complex problems;welcomes feedback to modify and improve designs
• Is accurate, thorough and monitors own work quality; constantly looking for ways to improve and promote quality
• Quickly adapts to changes in priority, approach or method to best fit the situation; managescompeting demands; deals well with delays or unexpected events
• Effectively presents information to a variety of people, including project lead and peers onproject teams
• Applies knowledge to troubleshoot a problem and has a good understanding of theoretical andapplied technology
• Strong communication (verbal, written, listening) and time/task management skills
• Is tactful and professional; treats others with respect and consideration

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. CMRU is unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Canon Medical Research USA, Inc. (CMRU) is a multi-modality R&D organization creating next generation medical imaging systems. It is equipped with cutting-edge instrumentation, prototyping, hardware labs and scientific computing facilities to perform research targeted to pre-clinical and clinicalCT, PET, MRI, Ultrasound, and X-ray systems. For those who like to develop new technologies and research new ways of using them, Canon is a rewarding place to work.

At CMRU, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative medical imaging research while beingpart of a collaborative, mission-driven culture. You will lead a small team with meaningful direction and collaborate with global Canon Inc. operations. Our team operates in a flexible hybrid working environment.

CMRU offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits. Additionally, our employees enjoy:

• CMRU funded HRA or HSA
• 401(k)/Roth/Employer Match/Profit Sharing
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and 14 Holidays

Compensation
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