Principal Layout Designer
2 months ago
Job ResponsibilitiesCompletes work through use of CAD layout softwareWorks closely with the engineer to provide high quality layout in a timely manner.....
Job Responsibilities
- Completes work through use of CAD layout software
- Works closely with the engineer to provide high quality layout in a timely manner
- Ability to do block level, macro level and top level; floor planning, assembly and verification
- Experience working in multiple processes
- Ability to lead peers/teams on complex blocks and top level
- Communicates regular status updates
- Takes on mentoring/leadership roles to promote high quality work of entire team
- Ability to learn and evaluate new tool/features with little supervision and proactively share knowledge with peers
- Ability to recognize common analog structures and floorplan blocks/”top level” utilizing best analog layout practices
- Create and give presentations, write “how to” documents and training instructions for layout and engineering peers.
- Recommends new/changes to policies, methodologies and established procedures
- Other duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in the layout of integrated circuits
- Strong understanding of basic electrical properties and principles
- Strong familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, Layout XL, SKILLCAD, Calibre and Unix
- Intermediate to advance knowledge on skill programming / writing scripts a plus
- Advanced knowledge of layout dependent effects with regarding to device and process matching techniques
- Execution in Top Level assembly of Layout
- Strong knowledge of Latch-up prevention
- Strong knowledge of ESD protection schemes
- Strong familiarity with P&R methods is a plus
- Outstanding communication and verbal presentation skills
- Previous experience in the preparation of layout data for release to foundry a plus
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