Andrew Piner
About Andrew Piner
Andrew Piner is an Engineering Manager and Design Lead at ON Semiconductor, specializing in optoelectronic solutions for sensing and imaging. He has extensive experience in designing CMOS and CCD imaging devices and is skilled in silicon debug and characterization using MATLAB.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Andrew Piner has served as an Engineering Manager and Design Lead at ON Semiconductor since 2008. He operates within the Image Sensor Product Line (ISPL) Business Unit, which is part of the Intelligent Sensing Division. His role focuses on developing optoelectronic solutions that address various sensing and imaging challenges. Piner has accumulated 16 years of experience in this position, contributing to the advancement of imaging technologies.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Piner holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he studied from 1997 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Interests from the same institution, completing his studies from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in silicon debug and characterization, as well as proficiency in DRC/LVS using tools such as Diva, Assura, and Calibre.
Background in Engineering
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Andrew Piner worked at Foveon, Inc. as a Senior Design Engineer from 2001 to 2008. He also held a position at PerkinElmer Optoelectronics as a Senior Design Engineer from 1997 to 2001. His early career included a brief tenure at Logic Devices, Inc. in 2001. Throughout his career, he has focused on designing CMOS and CCD imaging devices for a variety of applications, including consumer, medical, scientific, and industrial sectors.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Andrew Piner is skilled in silicon debug and characterization, utilizing MATLAB with custom scripts. He specializes in the Cadence mixed mode simulation suite, which includes tools such as Verilog, SPICE, Spectre, Ultrasim, and RCX. His technical expertise extends to DRC/LVS processes, where he has experience in deck codewriting specifically in Assura. Piner has been involved in the development of various sensor products, including ambient light sensors and proximity sensors.
Product Development Experience
Throughout his career, Andrew Piner has played a significant role in developing a range of imaging and sensing products. His work includes contributions to ambient light sensors, proximity sensors, and CIS linear sensors tailored for applications such as currency verification and document scanning. Additionally, he has experience in spectroscopy applications and military/aerospace sensor products, showcasing his versatility in the engineering field.