THE OPPORTUNITY:Are you a recent engineering graduate who wants to see how the world's most advanced chips are designed? As a Circuit Analyst at TechInsights, you'll do hands-on circuit and functional analysis of state-of-the-art wireless, memory and System-on-Chip (SoC) devices. You'll join our Circuit Reverse Engineering team in Ottawa and learn our methods and tools. You'll extract and analyze digital, analog and mixed-signal circuit designs, and your findings will go into reports that help clients with intellectual property and subscription programs. You'll get structured guidance and mentorship from experienced analysts, take on more as your skills grow, and work on technology most engineers never get to see up close.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Die and floorplan analysis:
- Analyze dies from wireless, memory and SoC devices to create function maps and floorplans that show how each chip is organized
- Prepare die floorplan analysis that identifies major functional blocks and how they're arranged across the die
- Use TechInsights' in-house imaging and analysis tools to find, review and interpret circuit structures
Circuit and cell extraction:
- Extract standard cell schematics and layouts, and turn physical layout data into accurate circuit representations
- Perform detailed digital cell schematic and layout extraction for subscription and client reports
- Run statistical analysis based on global cell libraries to show key aspects of technology innovation, such as utilization percentage, routing efficiency, key measurements, cell type distribution and gate density
- Help senior analysts with hands-on analysis of analog, mixed-signal and custom digital circuit designs, and build your expertise across circuit types over time
Reporting and quality:
- Document your findings and help assemble them into reports and presentations that support client intellectual property needs and our subscription products
- Check your work for technical accuracy and make sure reports follow established structure, standards and guidelines
- Contribute to peer reviews and act on feedback to improve the quality of your own work and the team's deliverables
Learning and collaboration:
- Complete routine assignments on your own, and work with experienced analysts on more complex tasks
- Learn and apply the team's established practices, standard procedures and tools
- Build your knowledge of the semiconductor industry, TechInsights' products and our customers' needs, and how your work supports them
WHAT YOU'LL BRING Required:
- BSc in Electrical Engineering or a related field (recent or upcoming graduates welcome), with a preference for a microelectronics specialization
- Foundational knowledge of CMOS or FinFET circuit design from coursework or projects, including basic building blocks such as amplifiers, converters, voltage generation, clocking or digital logic circuits
- Basic understanding of the physical design (layout) of microelectronic devices, and the ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and IC layouts
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information simply
- A team player who also works well on self-directed tasks
- A self-starter who takes initiative, asks questions and raises concerns about timelines or scope early
- Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback
Assets:
- Co-op, internship, capstone or research experience in IC design, layout, verification or failure analysis
- Exposure, through coursework, projects or co-op work, to one or more of these technology areas:
- SDRAM, NAND flash or embedded memories
- RF transceivers or power management
- Processors
- Exposure to schematic capture or layout tools, such as Cadence or Synopsys
- Familiarity with machine learning or automation concepts, and scripting skills (e.g., Python)
- Interest in the semiconductor industry and emerging chip technologies
As part of the recruitment process for this position, you will be required to submit your latest citizenship and/or permanent residency information. This information will be used to comply with U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations.
WORKING ARRANGEMENTThis role is on-site at our Ottawa office.
