Analog and Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Company Description

EPIC Semiconductors is a global leader in electron entanglement with specialized in-house design, fabrication, and R&D center of excellence. Our company is driven by a vision to develop sustainable battery-free solutions, eliminate microwaves, integrating artificial intelligence into our processes, and reduce complexity. We are located in Greater Vancouver, BC.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Analog and Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer located in Greater Vancouver, BC. The Analog and Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of high-performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), from concept to manufacturing release. The Engineer will also provide support for verification, characterization, and production test development.

Qualifications

• PHD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in the design, development, and test of high-performance analog and mixed signal ICs
• Strong proficiency in Cadence/Synopsys custom design family tools, such as Virtuoso, PrimeSim, Spectre, and AMS Designer, and familiarity with industry standard design practices
• Experience in advanced CMOS and/or BiCMOS
• Proficiency in advanced CMOS and/or BiCMOS design and FinFET CMOS layout optimization, process technologies
• Skilled in SPICE simulators, Verilog-A, and programming languages (TCL, Perl, C, Python, MATLAB).
• Experience in block-level and top-level design, including architecture definition, circuit implementation, layout supervision, and post-layout simulation and analysis
• Knowledge of signal processing, data conversion, and power management circuits, and familiarity with standard mixed signal building blocks such as op-amps, comparators, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, and regulators
• Experience in silicon bring-up, validation, and debugging, and familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and refine analog and mixed-signal circuits to achieve optimal power, area, and performance.
• Utilize Synopsys Custom Design Family tools, including Custom Compiler and PrimeSim solution, for design and verification.
• Manage physical layout to minimize parasitic effects and device stress.
• Analyze and present simulation data for peer and customer reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and monitor their progress.
• Document design features and test plans

Desired Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven mentorship and project management abilities.