Analog IC Design Engineer

TalentCloud Group; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive pension benefits

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

TalentCloud Group in the Zurich region, Switzerland, is seeking an Analog IC Design Engineer to join an established semiconductor R&D team. The role covers the full IC design lifecycle from concept to silicon testing in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates hold an MSc/PhD in electrical engineering and have experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre. English fluency is required; German is a plus. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics or a related discipline.
• Experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design, either in industry or through relevant research.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre.
• Good understanding of CMOS circuit design and layout.
• Experience designing analog building blocks such as ADCs, amplifiers or voltage references.
• Exposure to IC testing and laboratory measurements.
• Good communication skills and fluent English. German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits.
• Design circuit blocks including amplifiers, ADCs, voltage references, oscillators and regulators.
• Translate system requirements into reliable, low-power circuit designs.
• Perform circuit simulation, verification and design optimisation.
• Collaborate with layout engineers and support physical design reviews.
• Participate in silicon testing, laboratory characterisation and chip bring-up.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout product development.

Skills

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal design

Circuit verification

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Job description

Analog IC Design Engineer

Zurich Region, Switzerland

Permanent | Flexible Working

We are recruiting for an established Swiss technology company looking to strengthen its semiconductor R&D team with an Analog IC Design Engineer.

The company develops advanced electronic technologies used in a range of industrial and commercial applications. This is a hands-on design position offering involvement throughout the IC development process, from initial concept through to silicon testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits.
• Design circuit blocks including amplifiers, ADCs, voltage references, oscillators and regulators.
• Translate system requirements into reliable, low-power circuit designs.
• Perform circuit simulation, verification and design optimisation.
• Collaborate with layout engineers and support physical design reviews.
• Participate in silicon testing, laboratory characterisation and chip bring-up.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout product development.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics or a related discipline.
• Experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design, either in industry or through relevant research.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre.
• Good understanding of CMOS circuit design and layout.
• Experience designing analog building blocks such as ADCs, amplifiers or voltage references.
• Exposure to IC testing and laboratory measurements.
• Good communication skills and fluent English. German is an advantage.

What's on Offer?

• Work with an established Swiss technology company developing advanced semiconductor solutions.
• Interesting technical challenges and involvement across the full IC design lifecycle.
• Collaborative R&D environment with experienced engineers and scientists.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical leadership.
• Competitive compensation, performance-related bonus and attractive pension benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and additional employee benefits.