Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Co-Op/Intern (Summer 2026) / Stage/Co-Op en Conception de CI Anal[...]

Cadence Design Systems; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Group health coverage

Lifestyle Spending Account

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Montreal is seeking a Co-Op student in Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design. The role involves learning design and simulation techniques while working on essential subsystems. Ideal candidates are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering program.

This position offers an hourly wage between $30 CAD to $45 CAD, along with benefits like paid vacation, insurance, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Canadian Citizen or permanent resident required.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills needed.
• Familiarity with scripting languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and learn analog/mixed-signal IC design and simulation techniques.
• Document and present circuit experiments and simulation results.
• Investigate selected topics of interest in IC design.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analog aptitude

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Familiarity with scripting languages

Education

Currently enrolled in MS or BS program in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Co‑Op – Analog/ Mixed‑Signal IC Design

The co‑op student will be given the responsibility of utilizing and learning analog/mixed‑signal IC design and simulation techniques to investigate selected topics of interest. The exercise will involve working with one or more blocks touching upon one or more of the following subsystems:

• Analog front‑end and RX EQ circuits
• Phase interpolators
• Clock synthesis, clock distribution and clock muxing
• Decision‑feedback equalizers
• Transmit path
• Biasing

The co‑op candidate will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the problems to be investigated, document and present the circuit experiments and simulation results in internal design review meetings.

Qualifications

• Canadian Citizen or permanent resident
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, analog aptitude, good communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Familiarity with scripting languages is a plus
• Currently enrolled in MS or BS program with major in EE or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly range for Analog/Mixed‑Signal IC Design Co‑Op/Intern is from $30 CAD to $45 CAD. Employees may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation including bonus, equity, and benefits. Our benefits programs include paid vacation and holidays, leave of absence programs, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax‑Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post‑tax investment savings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Well‑being Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, Global Travel Medical coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cadence is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.