Senior ASIC Architect | Senior ASIC Architect (m/w/d)

K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG

Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 30, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior ASIC Architect at Schmersal, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's core electronic technologies by building internal expertise in custom semiconductor solutions. You will serve as the technical bridge between internal system requirements, electronics development teams, and external design houses or foundries. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining ASIC architectures, managing technical specifications, overseeing external development partners, and conducting rigorous design reviews. You will guide the process from initial concept through verification, qualification, and final industrialization. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in electrical or microelectronics engineering and a deep understanding of the full ASIC lifecycle. This position is unique because it offers the opportunity to establish and lead an internal ASIC competency center within a long-standing, stable company that prioritizes safety technology, team spirit, and long-term professional development.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Telecommunications, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in the development or architecture of ASICs
  • Proven experience in collaborating with external design and manufacturing partners
  • Strong understanding of the complete ASIC lifecycle, from requirements definition to series production

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be eligible to work in Germany (Wuppertal). This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months with the option for extension.