Staff Analog Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Ottawa is seeking a qualified engineer to design and implement analog and mixed-signal circuits. The ideal candidate will hold a Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering, demonstrate experience in IC design, and be skilled in using Cadence tools. Responsibilities include circuit architecture design, simulations, and collaboration with layout teams to ensure high-performance product delivery. This role offers a dynamic work environment with engagement in innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Solid track record in CMOS and/or BiCMOS IC design.
• Familiar with analog/mixed‑signal design flow and verification procedures.
• Good understanding of circuit noise theory and phase noise concepts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specifications, design, analysis, and implementation of circuits.
• Design circuit architectures with low‑noise and high‑speed techniques.
• Collaborate with layout design teams and perform mixed‑signal AMS simulation.

Skills

3+ years of related experience in analog/mixed‑signal IC design

Good knowledge of integrated circuit design

Proficient in Cadence analog/mixed‑signal simulation toolset

Experience in designing PLLs

Good understanding of transistor modeling

Education

Master or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence analog/mixed‑signal tools

Job description

Job Description

The role is responsible for the specifications, design, analysis, and implementation of analog and mixed‑signal circuits. This includes designing high‑performance analog functional blocks such as integer/fractional mode PLL, VCO, VCO band calibration, phase detector, charge pump, temperature sensor, bandgap references, ADC/DAC, opamps, comparators, and LDO voltage regulators, among other related circuits.

The position involves designing circuit architectures with a focus on low‑noise, low‑power consumption, and high‑speed design techniques, as well as performing circuit simulations, noise analysis, and functional verification. The role also includes generating VerilogA/SystemVerilog behavioral models for circuit blocks and performing mixed‑signal AMS simulation using Cadence analog/mixed‑signal tools. Collaboration with the layout design team is required to initiate layout floor plans, oversee layout designers, and implement layout block DRC/LVS/ERC verification and parasitic extraction. The candidate will closely work with the product engineering team on silicon validation, lab testing, and debugging, applying lab instruments such as noise analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to characterize test IC products.

Qualifications

• Education: Master or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of related experience in analog/mixed‑signal IC design
• Solid track record in CMOS and/or BiCMOS IC design
• Good knowledge of integrated circuit design, device physics, and advanced process technology
• Experience in designing PLLs or building blocks such as VCO, phase detector, charge pump and other related circuits
• Good understanding of transistor modeling, circuit noise theory and phase noise concepts
• Proficient in Cadence analog/mixed‑signal simulation toolset
• Familiar with analog/mixed‑signal design flow, simulation models, design rules, verification procedures (DRC/LVS/ERC), and transistor‑level simulations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Renesas Electronics Canada Ltd. (“Renesas Canada”) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, creed or religion, age, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital or civil status, same‑sex partnership status, family status, disability and any other characteristic protected by law. Renesas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.