IC Digital Lead

We are looking for a IC Digital Lead / Head of IC Design Development to lead our digital engineering team focused on next-generation capacitive touch controllers and automotive microcontrollers (MCUs). This is a senior role with technical and managerial responsibilities, offering the chance to shape product strategy, define digital architecture, and directly influence the delivery of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across global teams, collaborating with system architecture, research, software, sensor, analogue, and test & reliability teams in multiple regions, helping bring innovative ICs from concept to validated silicon.
Key Responsibilities for the IC Digital Lead / Head of IC Design in Fareham,
•	Lead the definition and development of digital requirements from product specifications.
•	Oversee digital architecture, design, verification, and validation of capacitive touch controller ICs and automotive MCUs.
•	Manage the digital engineering team, including resource planning, goal setting, performance monitoring, and budget oversight.
•	Mentor and coach IC development engineers, sharing design expertise across the broader engineering community.
•	Collaborate with internal and external IP suppliers, ensuring quality, functionality, and successful integration.
•	Evaluate and select EDA tools for design, test, verification, and physical implementation.
•	Provide technical guidance to improve product performance, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
•	Ensure IC designs comply with low-power, safety, and high-reliability standards.
Requirements for the Head of IC Design in Fareham 
•	BEng or MEng in Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline (upper second class or equivalent).
•	5+ years’ experience in digital or mixed-signal IC design, preferably ASICs.
•	1+ years’ experience managing or leading a team.
•	Strong expertise in the full digital design process from specification to validated silicon.
•	Knowledge of low power design, power management, area analysis, and DfT/DfM methodologies.
•	Experience with IP integration, silicon debug, and failure analysis.
•	Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with ability to work effectively across global teams.
Desirable:
•	Mixed-signal IC design experience.
•	Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.
•	Experience in the touch sensing industry or with display drivers (DDI).
•	Knowledge of ISO-26262 functional safety or similar high-reliability standards.
•	Python scripting for automation and design efficiency.
Why Join Us:
•	Real impact: Contribute to innovative products and directly influence IC development outcomes.
•	Growth and development: Access mentorship, challenging projects, and professional skill development.
•	Balanced culture: Supportive and enjoyable workplace with a focus on work–life balance.
•	Hybrid working: Flexible schedule with office presence as needed.
•	Health & wellbeing support: Access to mental health, wellbeing services, and confidential financial and legal advice.
Apply today to join a team shaping the next generation of touch sensing and automotive ICs. If you are keen please send over an updated cv to clam@redlinegroup.Com or call 01582 878868 to discuss in more detail.