PDK Engineer M/V/X

INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM; Heverlee; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research center in nanotechnology located in Leuven, Belgium is seeking a skilled individual to develop and maintain Process Design Kits (PDKs) for silicon photonic technologies. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or master's in a relevant field, strong scripting skills (especially in Python), and experience with Git. You will collaborate with design teams, automate deployment processes, and contribute to documentation and best practices. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.

Prestations

Market appropriate salary

Fringe benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Understanding of integrated photonics and semiconductor technologies.
• Experience with version control software Git.
• Familiarity with IC design flow.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain Process Design Kits (PDKs).
• Automate PDK deployment and version control.
• Provide support and training to design teams.

Connaissances

Team player

Results-driven

Excellent problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Strong scripting skills in Python

Formation

PhD or master's degree in photonics, physics, electrical engineering or related field

Outils

Git

DRC/LVS rule decks

IPKISS

Description du poste

At imec we are advancing and expanding our photonic platform offerings, supporting a broad range of applications, and you have the opportunity to play a key role in these developments.

In this role, you will develop, validate, and maintain Process Design Kits (PDKs) that accurately represent imec silicon photonic technologies in EDA environments. You will collaborate closely with integration and design expert teams to ensure seamless integration of exciting new technology into design workflows. As such, this role requires a combination of technical expertise and excellent communication skills.??

What you will do

• Develop and maintain PDKs: technology files, layer definitions, design rules, DRC/LVS decks, parameterized cells (PCells), and PDK handbook.
• Ensure PDK compatibility with major EDA platforms (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, etc.).
• Automate PDK deployment and version control using Git.
• Work with process engineers to translate technology into design rules and models.
• Provide support and training to design teams on PDK usage.
• Incorporate best practices and optimize PDK for usability and scalability.
• Contribute to release documentation, version control, and continuous improvement of PDK-delivery flows.

Who you are

We are looking for strong team players who are results‑driven and eager to continuously improve. You should have:

• A PhD or master's degree in photonics, physics, electrical engineering or related field with understanding of integrated photonics and semiconductor technologies.
• Familiarity with IPKISS (a plus).
• Strong scripting skills, especially using Python.
• Experience with version control software Git.Experience with DRC/LVS rule decks.
• Familiarity with IC design flow.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.

We seek a candidate who thrives in a dynamic work environment, showcasing an adaptability to diverse projects or research topics. You'll be a key team player, ready to support colleagues and tackle impactful projects within the timelines of our trusted global partners.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world's premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you'll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

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