Layout Design Intern (Fall 2026)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Hourly pay: CAD 25.50–35.00

Company

A technology company developing high-speed connectivity infrastructure and optical fiber transmission solutions for the telecommunications industry.

What you will do

• Conduct layout feasibility studies with senior analog designers and evaluate design trade-offs for high-speed circuits.
• Develop custom layouts for advanced analog and mixed-signal blocks using structured floorplanning, placement, and routing methods.
• Perform physical verification, including DRC, LVS, electromigration, and IR drop analysis.
• Explore layout tool features, design flows, and processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with circuit designers and layout engineers to identify and resolve layout risks early.
• Provide status updates and participate in design discussions, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or related degree program.
• Hands-on experience with custom analog and mixed-signal layout design in deep sub-micron CMOS technologies.
• Strong knowledge of floorplanning, device matching, parasitic minimization, shielding, electromigration, and IR drop considerations.
• Experience creating custom layouts for analog or mixed-signal blocks such as operational amplifiers or current mirrors.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, foundry design rules, Cadence Virtuoso, and Siemens Calibre.
• Ability to interpret and debug DRC and LVS reports.

Nice to have

• Exposure to high-speed data converter or PLL layout design.
• Familiarity with BiCMOS technologies.
• Scripting experience with Perl or SKILL for layout automation and productivity improvements.
• Experience working in cross-functional hardware design teams.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify layout-sensitive circuit structures.

Culture & Benefits

• Four-month full-time work term starting in September or October 2026.
• Collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for hands-on work and knowledge sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program access for students.
• Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
• Inclusive workplace committed to respect, diversity, and equal opportunity.