Senior Analog Design Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in the United States seeks an experienced analog/mixed-signal IC Design Engineer to design and verify CMOS analog circuits for custom ASICs. You will take ownership from specification through silicon validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes layout coordination, design documentation, and DFT support. You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to complex projects across multiple sites, with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design.
• Hands-on experience designing and verifying CMOS analog circuits.
• Experience with subsystem- and chip-level verification, including analog mixed-signal verification.
• Strong proficiency with Cadence and EDA tools.
• Experience designing filters, PLLs, or RF circuits such as LNAs and mixers is preferred.
• Ability to select appropriate design methods, tools, and techniques to resolve complex technical problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and innovative design solutions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively across project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to make significant technical contributions to complex engineering projects.
• Ability to clearly share technical knowledge and provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to deliver high-quality work within demanding project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify CMOS analog circuits for custom mixed-signal ASICs.
• Take technical ownership of assigned subsystems and guide them from specification and design through silicon validation and production ramp.
• Collaborate with project leads and cross-functional teams to define system architecture and design strategies.
• Work closely with Layout Engineering to guide physical implementation and ensure layout quality for assigned circuits.
• Develop and maintain accurate design specifications, simulation results, review materials, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Design-for-Test engineers to support DFT strategy and implementation.
• Lead silicon debugging, characterization, and laboratory evaluation activities for assigned designs.
• Collaborate with Test and Product Engineering to support test development, qualification, and production ramp.
• Identify technical risks and resolve design issues through analysis, simulation, and laboratory investigation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Take ownership of continued technical and professional development through internal learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

CMOS analog design

Analog & mixed-signal verification

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Cadence design tools

Job description

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose 'To Make Our Lives Easier.' As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries across a broad product portfolio including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

Design and verify analog block‑level and subsystem circuits for custom mixed‑signal ASICs, ensuring that the designs meet functional, performance, power, area, and schedule requirements. Translate customer and product requirements into clear design specifications and practical circuit solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify CMOS analog circuits for custom mixed-signal ASICs, including amplifiers, oscillators, LDOs, comparators, references, and biasing circuits.
• Take technical ownership of assigned subsystems and guide them from specification and design through silicon validation and production ramp.
• Collaborate with project leads and cross-functional teams to define system architecture and design strategies.
• Work closely with Layout Engineering to guide physical implementation and ensure layout quality for assigned circuits.
• Develop and maintain accurate design specifications, simulation results, review materials, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Design-for-Test engineers to support DFT strategy and implementation.
• Lead silicon debugging, characterization, and laboratory evaluation activities for assigned designs.
• Collaborate with Test and Product Engineering to support test development, qualification, and production ramp.
• Identify technical risks and resolve design issues through analysis, simulation, and laboratory investigation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Take ownership of continued technical and professional development through internal learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in analog or mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
• Hands‑on experience designing and verifying CMOS analog circuits, including amplifiers, oscillators, LDOs, comparators, voltage references, and biasing circuits.
• Experience with subsystem‑and chip‑level verification, including analog mixed-signal verification.
• Strong proficiency with EDA design tools and the Cadence design environment.
• Experience designing filters, PLLs, or RF circuits such as LNAs and mixers is preferred.
• Ability to select appropriate design methods, tools, and techniques to resolve complex technical problems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and innovative design solutions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively across project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to make significant technical contributions to complex engineering projects.
• Ability to clearly share technical knowledge and provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Results‑oriented, with the ability to deliver high‑quality work within demanding project schedules.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multisite and multicultural teams.
• Cross‑cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel, including at short notice.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating 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 federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual‑use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.