Analog IC Design Engineer

About the role

An established Swiss technology company is strengthening its semiconductor R&D team with an Analog IC Design Engineer based in the Zurich region. The company develops advanced electronic technologies for industrial and commercial applications. This is a hands-on design position involving the full IC development process, from initial concept through to silicon testing.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and mixed-signal CMOS integrated circuits.
• Design circuit blocks including amplifiers, ADCs, voltage references, oscillators and regulators.
• Translate system requirements into reliable, low-power circuit designs.
• Perform circuit simulation, verification and design optimisation.
• Collaborate with layout engineers and support physical design reviews.
• Participate in silicon testing, laboratory characterisation and chip bring-up.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout product development.

Required profile

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics or a related discipline.
• Experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design, in industry or through relevant research.
• Good understanding of CMOS circuit design and layout.
• Experience designing analog building blocks such as ADCs, amplifiers or voltage references.
• Exposure to IC testing and laboratory measurements.
• Good communication skills and fluent English; German is an advantage.

Required skills

• Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre
• Analog and mixed-signal IC design

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, performance-related bonus and pension benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and additional employee benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative R&D environment.