Senior Analog Design Engineer in Kelowna

Business Address / Job Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

Duration: Permanent Position

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 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 a 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: 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.

Employment Requirements: 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.