Electrical Engineer (CMOS)

The Role

DNA Script is looking for a talented individual for a key role with the Advanced Research team at Kremlin-Bicêtre in Paris. He/she will be part of an international team of mechanical engineers, software engineers, physicists, chemists, and biologists developing a novel enzymatic approach to semiconductor (CMOS)-based DNA synthesis for applications including DNA data storage. He/she will be DNA Script’s main link with external CMOS experts at university partners and service providers. 

Main Responsibilities:

  • Liaison with external CMOS partners on subjects including chip design, fabrication, testing and packaging for DNA synthesis applications.
  • Design and implementation of PCBs to test and verify functional performance.
  • Chip testing and functional verification.
  • Development of specifications for wet (laboratory) tests to confirm suitability for a given application.
  • Feedback of test results and formulation of actions and improvements with collaborators.    
  • Writing of requirements, specifications, and reports in English for internal and external review.

Experience:

  • Engineering degree or PhD with 3 – 5 years’ experience in CMOS circuit design and fabrication.
  • Use of IC and PCB design tools (Altium, Allegro, Cadence, DipTrace, etc.).
  • Operation of electronic lab instruments (e.g., function generator, oscilloscopes).
  • PCB design for chip testing and functional verification.
  • Programming in Python, C/C++, MATLAB (desirable).
  • CMOS-biosensor ASICS (an advantage).
  • Writing reports and presenting results in R&D meetings in English.

Miscellaneous

  • Job located in Kremlin Bicêtre, France
  • Start date: As soon as possible.

Recruitment Process:

  • Initial screening with the hiring manager
  • Day interview at the office (or remote) with the manager, cofounders, HR and the rest of the team
  • Reference checks
  • Timing: 2-3 weeks