Senior Analog Engineer (f/m/d)

Renesas; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Renesas in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior analog IC design engineer to lead CMOS block design for custom ASICs in a fast-paced environment. You will verify blocks like amplifiers, oscillators, LDOs, and reference circuits, while guiding layout and collaborating with DFT and test teams.

The role requires 5–8 years’ hands-on analog experience, Cadence/EDA proficiency and strong English communication. Occasional international travel and mentoring responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Microelectronics required.
• 5–8 years of analog circuit design experience.
• Hands-on design and verification of blocks like amplifiers, oscillators, LDOs, comparators, bias/reference circuits.
• Expertise in filters, PLLs, or RF circuits (advantage).
• Subsystem and chip‑level verification incl. AMS.
• Strong experience with Cadence/EDA tools.
• Ability to work with minimal instruction, independently or in teams.
• Willingness for occasional international travel; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs to meet performance, area, power and timescale constraints.
• Take technical leadership for sub-systems from spec to production ramp.
• Collaborate with project leads on system and design strategy for custom ASICs.
• Guide layout team to ensure quality of layout of own designs.
• Produce high quality documentation for designed circuits.
• Work with DFT engineers to align to DFT strategy and implementation.
• Drive silicon debugging and design characterization.
• Support lab evaluation and test development for ramp to production.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.
• Proactively plan personal development with team input.

Skills

Analog circuit design

AMS verification

Cadence tools

EDA tools

Mentoring

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Microelectronics

Tools

Cadence design environment

Job description

• Design and verify CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs to meet performance, area, power and timescale constraints. Blocks include amplifiers, oscillators, LDOs, comparators and reference/biasing circuits.


• Take technical leadership for sub-systems and drive them from specification to production ramp.


• Collaborate with project leads to achieve system and design strategy for custom ASICs.


• Guide layout team to ensure quality of layout of own designs.


• Produce high quality documentation for designed circuits.


• Work closely with DFT engineers to ensure alignment to DFT strategy and implementation.


• Drive silicon debugging and design characterization.


• Support and participate in lab evaluation for own designs.


• Work with test and product engineers to support test development and ramp to production.


• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.


• Take a proactive approach to driving own development plan, utilizing team members and internal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Electronics/Microelectronics Engineering or a related discipline is required


• 5-8 years of relevant analog circuit design experience.


• Hands-on experience in the design and verification of blocks such as amplifiers, oscillators, LDOs, comparators and reference/biasing circuits.


• Expertise in the design of filters and PLLs and/or RF circuits such as LNAs and mixers is an advantage.


• Experience of sub-system and chip-level verification including AMS verification.


• Strong competence with EDA design tools and the Cadence design environment.


• Ability to work with minimal instruction – either independently or collaboratively.


• Ability to make good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.


• Able to confidently share own expertise and work with others.


• Ability to propose innovative solutions.


• Ability to make significant contributions to projects, programs and business initiatives with creativity and ingenuity.


• Ability to support and mentor less experienced team members.


• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.


• Results-oriented and able to deliver on-time under tight schedule.


• Ability to work both independently and part of a team.


• Flexibility to undertake occasional international travel at short notice.


• Excellent command of verbal and written English.


• Concise and precise communication and presentation skills within multi-site and multi-cultural environment.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .