Senior Analog Design Engineer
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job Code: 3152
Business Address / Job Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Duration: Permanent Position
Group: Engineering
Degree Requirements: BSEE required (MSEE a plus), with 5+ years of analog IC design experience.
Work Experience: 5+ years of analog IC design experience
Our Location:
Our Kelowna Design Center is located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, a region known for its wineries, long hot summers and exceptional skiing. We offer the unique opportunity to design and develop highly integrated, mixed signal circuits for audio/video consumer electronics applications in one of the most beautiful locations in North America.
About ESS
ESS is global leader in Audio semiconductor and has some of the world's best audio DACs, ADCs, and CODECs. Our expertise, along with a commitment to producing the very best with a “hands-on” approach to all aspects of design, gives a working environment and quality of life that is second to none. As we expand into Class D audio amplifier design, we are looking for an experienced analog designer to join our analog design group, reporting to the Director, Analog IC Design.
Main Duties
Responsibilities
As a Senior Analog Design Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor within the analog design group, responsible for the following:
- Design and develop high-performance mixed signal circuits for audio DACs, ADCs, PLLs, and supporting building blocks such as bandgaps, temperature sensors, charge pumps, and voltage regulators.
- Own specification definition, architecture, circuit design, verification, layout supervision, and characterization of complex analog and mixed signal ICs, from concept through production sampling.
- Lead and participate at a senior level in tapeouts of complex mixed signal ICs, coordinating closely with layout, verification, and product engineering teams.
- Design and characterize Class D amplifier building blocks, including H-Bridge output stages using BCD process technology.
- Develop new circuit architectures and assess the complexity, risk, and schedule trade-offs of new designs.
- Mentor junior and mid-level analog designers and contribute to design reviews across the analog design group.
- Partner with the Director, Analog IC Design on technical planning, project prioritization, and resourcing for the group.
- Support other groups with testing, qualifying, and releasing designs to production.
- Evaluate and apply AI-assisted design tools and flows to improve design productivity, verification coverage, and turnaround time.
- Some travel may be required from time to time to meet with ESS headquarters in California.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required; a Master’s degree (MSEE) is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in analog or mixed signal IC design.
- Demonstrated experience designing data converters (DACs/ADCs), PLLs, bandgaps, temperature sensors, charge pumps, and voltage regulators.
- Experience with BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology; hands-on experience designing H-Bridge output stage applications is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with Synopsys Custom Compiler for schematic entry, simulation, and layout is required.
- Strong knowledge of CMOS technologies (0.18-um to 12-nm) containing large digital blocks and precision analog circuits.
- Proficiency with SPICE, MATLAB, and related simulation and analysis tools.
- Experience using AI-assisted design tools or flows to accelerate design, verification, or layout tasks is a strong plus.
- Solid layout knowledge and understanding of parasitic component effects.
- Comfortable with common lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and soldering equipment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across digital, layout, product, and test engineering teams.
- Basic digital design skills at the gate level and familiarity with Verilog are an added benefit.
ESS Technology, Inc. offers MSP-BC, Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Life Term benefits.
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Responsibilities
Design, verify, characterize, and help bring complex analog and mixed-signal ICs from concept through production sampling, including audio converters, PLLs, supporting circuits, and Class D amplifier building blocks. Lead and contribute to tapeouts, mentor other designers, collaborate across engineering teams, and support technical planning and the evaluation of AI-assisted design tools.
Requirements
A BSEE and at least five years of analog or mixed-signal IC design experience are required; an MSEE is a plus. Candidates need experience with data converters and related analog circuits, BCD technology, Synopsys Custom Compiler, SPICE, MATLAB, layout and lab equipment, along with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Skills
- Analog IC Design
- Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
- Data Converter Design
- PLL Design
- Class D Amplifier Design
- BCD Process Technology
- H-Bridge Output Stages
- Synopsys Custom Compiler
- SPICE
- MATLAB
- Circuit Verification
- IC Characterization
- Layout Supervision
- CMOS Technologies
- AI-Assisted Design Tools
- Verilog
Benefits
- Medical Services Plan (British Columbia)
- Extended Health Care
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
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- Engineering
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Keywords
- Analog IC Design
- Mixed-Signal IC Design
- Audio DACs
- Audio ADCs
- CODECs
- PLLs
- Bandgaps
- Temperature Sensors
- Charge Pumps
- Voltage Regulators
- Class D Amplifiers
- H-Bridge Output Stages
- BCD Process Technology
- CMOS
- Synopsys Custom Compiler
- SPICE
- MATLAB
- Verilog
- Circuit Architecture
- Circuit Verification
- IC Characterization
- Tapeout
- Layout Supervision
- Parasitic Effects
- AI-Assisted Design Tools
- Lab Equipment
- Audio Semiconductors
- Consumer Electronics