Layout Engineer

Business Address / Job Location : Kelowna, British Columbia

Duration : Permanent Position

Group : Mixed-Signal IC Design

Degree Requirements : BSEE preferred

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 consumer electronics applications in one of the most beautiful locations in North America.

About ESS :

Our knowledge with signal converters has led to some of the world’s best audio DACs and ADCs. This expertise, along with a long history with system-on-chip devices, covers all aspects of physical verification. Our “hands-on” approach with all groups gives a working environment and quality of life that is second to none.

Areas of Responsibility

Our ICs are based on standard CMOS processes (0.15-um and down) containing large digital blocks and precision analog circuits. As an Analog Layout Engineer, you are passionate about CMOS IC Mask layout incorporating efficient, well-matched, and low offset layout techniques. Circuits covered include linear and switching voltage regulators, high speed A / D and D / A data converters, PLLs, comparators, op-amps, and control logic circuits. You will be familiar with ratio-matching, IR drop, and noise coupling as they relate to analog layout. Responsibilities will cover floor planning, physical layout, routing, verification, and final tapeout.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with backend verification tools and will have a good understanding of DRC / LVS / ERC / ANT, extraction of parasitic devices, and integration of digital and analog blocks. Device physics knowledge is a strong plus. The candidate must be able to handle the complexities associated with best layout for lowest cost and maximize silicon area usage.

ESS Technology, Inc. offers MSP-BC, Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Life Term benefits.

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