Sr. Staff IC CAD Engineer

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time

Skills

Algorithms
Access Control
ICS
Energy
Integrated Circuit Design
Logic Synthesis
Place And Route
Mentorship
calibre
Software Installation
Licensing Management
Technical Support
IC
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
Layout
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science
CaliberRM
LVS
Scripting
R
Cadence
EMIR
Semiconductors
Process Flow
Communication
Perl
Python

Job Details

Job Summary
Having pioneered many new power converter topologies and unique control algorithms. The client is now transforming the AC/DC power conversion market with its highly integrated controller ICs and proprietary high voltage Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor technology, enabling previously unattainable levels of energy efficiency and power density. We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Staff CAD Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in capitalizing on this market transformation.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops and maintains PDKs.
  • Supports all IC design CAD tools such as Cadence schematic entry, mixed mode circuit simulation, layout design, layout verification, logic synthesis, place & route, SKILL code development and developing custom Mentor Calibre DRC/LVS/xRC runsets for in-house proprietary processes.
  • Performs software installation, license management, user support and vendor interface.
  • Works with IC layout designers providing support for taping out physical designs and support device engineers developing PCELLs and power device layouts.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
  • 12 years of experience (10 years if with master's degree)
  • PCELLs development
  • PDK development for in-house processes
  • Development of DRC/LVS/xRC runsets
  • Intimate knowledge of Caliber LVS, DRC and RCX menus and capabilities
  • Proficiency in Skill and/or other scripting languages
  • Experience with Encounter P&R
  • Experience with Cadence VSR & EMIR
  • Understanding Semiconductor Process Flow
  • In-house CAD Support for worldwide Design Centers
  • Excellent communication ability
  • Familiarity with Perl and/or Python programming
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