Senior Staff Engineer CAD

Full Time
Lexington, KY
Posted
Job description
Process Design Kit (PDK) team focuses on using technology information to develop, test and deploy physical design kits for use in Analog IPs and SoC using major EDA tools used at Cypress Semiconductor. The PDK team goal is to improve design efficiency and productive of design teams and reduce cycle time. The PDK team focuses on the PDK front-end and back-end development which includes: Schematic and Symbol of basic devices such as FETs, diode, BJT, Parameterized Cells (Pcell), Physical Verifications checks such as DRC, LVS, RCX and tool tech files.If interested apply today!
In your new role you will:
  • Be responsible for developing or improving existing Pcells
  • be developing and maintaining DRC, LVS, RCX and Latchup rules and QA to meet high quality standards
  • Be working with Technology and Fab to define design rules and translate them into accurate Calibre DRC and LVS rule decks.
  • Work with the Design Teams, Technology Teams, and Fab groups to understand specifications and requirements
  • Meet deadlines and achieve high level of satisfaction among PDK users
  • demonstrate strong teamwork, communication skills and work ethics with the ability to address changes and issues with the Device Design and Device Characterization groups in a consistent and effective way
  • Respond effectively to design center requests in a timely and consistent manner
  • Leading technical discussions and decisions by defining team-wide methodologies
  • Creating and maintaining automation and QA code

You are best equipped for this task if you have:
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in circuit layout and/or PDK development
  • Good understanding of layout techniques, Pcells and verification
  • Thorough familiarity with the Cadence and Mentor Design tools and how a PDK is best used
  • Prior experience in PDK development and good understanding of fabrication processes
  • Good understanding of electronic circuits (circuit design and physical layout) and IC Design Process, Front-to-Back
  • Experience with Cadence and Mentor IC Design tools
  • Strong background in semiconductor device structure will be a plus
  • Strong layout and design verification experience including but not limited to Calibre: DRC, LVS, PERC, Assura QRC
  • Proven skills in programming and scripting languages (Python, Ruby, TCL, Cadence SKILL)
  • Configuration, Release and Build Management will be a plus
  • Formal QA procedures
  • Experience with MS-Office, ideally basic knowledge in working on UNIX/Linux platforms

Infineon Technologies cares about our employees’ health and well-being, and we are dedicated to offering a competitive, comprehensive, and valuable benefits package for you and your dependents. Our benefits range from medical, Rx, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program. We offer ancillary benefits, such as flexible spending accounts, commuter transit, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, and legal and identity theft benefits. We believe it is very important for our employees to save now for their future and offer a robust match to contribute to your savings.


Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions. We make life easier, safer, and greener – with technology that achieves more, consumes less and is accessible to everyone. Our solutions for efficient energy management, smart mobility, and secure, seamless communications link the real and the digital world.

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Infineon Technologies Memory Solutions, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

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