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

About ESS Technology
Our knowledge with signal converters has lead to some of the world’s best audio DACs and ADCs. This expertise along with a “hands-on” approach to all aspects of IC design, gives a working environment and quality of life that is second to none.

Main Duties
Design and develop high-performance mixed signal circuits utilizing advanced CMOS
Create and develop innovative circuit solutions yielding world class performance.
Responsible for performing the following duties in developing mixed signal circuits: specification definition, architecture, circuit design, layout supervision, and characterization of high-performance mixed signal circuits
Verify simulation, testing, qualifying and releasing designs to production
Support a team responsible for research, design, development and integrating the specifications and the architecture of new systems and new designs.

Employment Requirements
A Masters or PhD in Electronic Engineering is required
At least 5 years of experience in analog IC design
A good understanding of modern mixed signal audio design techniques and methods including a through understanding of over-sampled converter design.
Strong track record of Innovation in Analog IC design
Strong Proficiency with Spice/Spectre, MATLAB and PSSPNoise simulations.
Good knowledge of all the usual circuits including linear voltage regulators, switching voltage regulators, data converters, op-amps, bandgap circuits, transceivers, active filters, and PLL design blocks just to name a few.
Strong expertise in CMOS technologies (0.15-um and down) containing large digital blocks and precision analog circuits.
Expertise in designing low noise, high dynamic range mixed signal circuits, preferably in the audio space.
Able to work and interact with analog engineers to deliver mixed signal solutions.
Strong set of Analog IC design skills in a wide range of circuits. Strong layout knowledge and parasitic component understanding is a must.
Expertise with software tools such as schematic entry, SPICE, Matlab, etc. is required.
Process and device physics knowledge is a strong plus. Basic digital design skills at the gate level and utilizing Verilog is an added benefit.
Be comfortable with common lab tools, such as oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies and soldering equipment.
A demonstrable personal interest in audio and associated technologies is likely to be an advantage for this role.

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

Annual Salary; CAD$80,000 to CAD$120,000

TO APPLY:
Please submit your Resume to hr@esstech.com