Associate Analog Engineer (f/m/d)

Renesas Electronics Corporation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in the City of Edinburgh is seeking an Entry Level Analog Design Engineer to contribute to innovative analog designs. This role involves assisting in the design of CMOS analog blocks for ASICs, collaborating with mentors, and preparing documentation. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and has a basic understanding of analog circuits. The company offers a flexible hybrid work model and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related discipline required.
• Basic understanding of analog fundamentals such as amplifiers and oscillators.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of CMOS analog blocks for ASICs.
• Collaborate with experienced mentors for career development.
• Prepare documentation for designed circuits.
• Engage with multiple teams for successful product delivery.

Skills

Analog circuit fundamentals

EDA tools

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or related discipline

Tools

Cadence design environment

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and driven Entry Level Analog Design Engineer to join our hardware development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge analog and mixed‑signal designs and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will contribute to the design of complex ASIC systems and gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and verification of CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs, ensuring performance, area, power, and schedule requirements are met.
• Collaborate with an experienced mentor who will guide your early career development.
• Prepare clear and accurate documentation for designed circuits.
• Learn the importance of cross‑discipline collaboration with other teams such as layout, digital design, DV, test to ensure successful delivery of the product to mass production.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Microelectronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of analog circuit fundamentals (e.g., amplifiers, oscillators, LDOs, comparators).
• Familiarity with EDA tools and Cadence design environment is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Good problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Results‑oriented and able to manage tasks under guidance.
• Flexibility for occasional international travel.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement.

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world‑leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus winning combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose 'To Make Our Lives Easier.' As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system‑level know‑how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power‑efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, 'To Make Our Lives Easier'.

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark? Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in‑office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.