Salary
$111k – $140k per year
Location
In office (Irvine)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
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OmniVision is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, developing CMOS image sensors, analog and mixed-signal products, display driver solutions and related imaging technology for smartphones, automotive, medical, security and other applications. Founded in 1995 and owned since 2019 by China's Will Semiconductor, it runs design, test and support centres across Asia, Europe and the United States, including Yokohama, Singapore, Oslo, Munich and Mechelen. It hires analog, digital, pixel, NPU and mixed-signal design engineers, process integration, characterization, product and test engineers, functional safety and quality specialists and IT and security staff.
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
Requirements:
- 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
Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $110,600 - $140,000.
Actual pay will be determined on several factors such as relevant skills and experience, the pay of employees in the similar role etc.
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