Staff Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Engineer

Job Title:

Staff Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Engineer

Job Location:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Wage:

[CAD $55–65 per hour]

About Emtar

Emtar is at the forefront of

technological innovation, driven by a team of semiconductor experts and

industry veterans. We pioneer next-generation wireless IC solutions to power

mobile edge, infrastructure, and aerospace applications. With a strong focus on

ultra-reliable, fast-response connectivity and eco-friendly chip innovation,

Emtar is shaping the future of global communications.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished

Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Engineer to join our R&D team. The successful

candidate will lead the design, verification, and productization of

state-of-the-art analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. This position

requires a solid theoretical foundation, proven industrial experience, and the

ability to transform complex design challenges into manufacturable and scalable

solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design: Define system architecture

and design analog/mixed-signal building blocks such as low-noise

amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, PLLs, oscillators, filters, and biasing networks.

Verification & Analysis: Perform transistor-level

simulation, modeling, and corner analysis (PVT, mismatch, Monte Carlo).

Analyze circuit performance across supply variations, noise, and parasitic

loading.

Layout Oversight: Collaborate with layout

engineers; provide clear device-level matching, shielding, symmetry, and

parasitic-sensitive design guidelines. Review post-layout results and

optimize for yield, power, and area.

System Integration: Work with cross-functional

teams on chip-level integration, DFT (design-for-test), and silicon

bring-up/validation.

Innovation & IP: Drive innovative designs

suitable for patent filing or trade secret protection. Contribute to

company’s IP portfolio.

Quality & Reliability: Conduct rigorous design

reviews, prepare detailed documentation, and ensure compliance with

reliability standards and customer requirements.

Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Industry Engagement: Stay abreast of emerging

technologies, participate in conferences, and evaluate new

methodologies/tools for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field) with a focus on analog/mixed-signal IC design.

Minimum 5 years of industry experience (domestic or international) in semiconductor design, product development, or related R&D roles.

In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics and CMOS/BiCMOS fabrication technologies.

Expertise in circuit analysis (noise, linearity, stability, frequency response, feedback/compensation).

Demonstrated expertise in

designing and validating key analog/mixed-signal circuits, including

single/dual-slope ADCs, sigma-delta modulators, SerDes, voltage

regulators, and DC-DC converters.

Strong understanding of layout-dependent effects (mismatch, parasitics, power distribution, IR drop, substrate coupling).

Proficiency in English technical communication (oral and written).

Preferred Skills

Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, HSPICE, and post-silicon validation workflows.

Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Verilog-A/AMS, and behavioral modeling.

Track record of publications, patents, or commercialized ICs.

Demonstrated ability in cross-functional collaboration (product definition, silicon characterization, customer engagement).

Leadership in mentoring, training, or delivering technical presentations.

Work Conditions

Full-time permanent employment (40 hours per week).

Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, paid vacation, etc.).

Office and laboratory environment, with

occasional travel for conferences, customer meetings, or silicon

validation support.