Custom High-Speed Circuit Design Engineer (6232)

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the semiconductor sector is on the lookout for innovative engineers to join their R&D design team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, focusing on high-speed circuit design and optimization. You will be involved in creating designs that not only push the boundaries of technology but also result in products that will be mass-produced. If you are passionate about semiconductor technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor physics and CMOS implementation required.
• Experience with circuit design, analog simulation, and transistor-level implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize circuits for power, performance, and area.
• Collaborate with global researchers on advanced process nodes.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Circuit theory

CMOS circuit implementation

CMOS logic design

Custom/Analog design tools

Scripting (Perl, Python, TCL)

ASIC flow knowledge

Verilog language proficiency

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Analog simulation tools

Digital simulators

Job description

Overview of Role

Are you up to the challenge? Can you solve problems never seen before? Do you want work on the leading-edge technology in the semiconductor industry? Do you want your circuits enabling all the electronics around you? If so, we have a position for you.

TSMC Canada is looking for engineers with a range of experience to work on high-speed circuit design and join its leading-edge memory design teams. The designer will be involved in the research and design of the projects on the world’s most advanced Gate-All-Around CMOS processes. This will involve everything from architectural studies to the detailed implementation of the high-speed circuits down to the transistor-level. One can expect these designs to result in mainstream products in mass production and not just be academic exercise. Applications using TSMC’s memories vary from Neural Nets to Mobile-Phones to High-Performance-Computing to Internet-of-Things. Depending on the experience of the candidate, the mandate will be extended appropriately.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will join a world class R&D design team. Their primary responsibility will be to invent and optimize circuits to maximize for the best balance of power, performance, and area possible in TSMC’s advanced next generation, process nodes, in collaboration with researchers at other TSMC sites across the world. Daily tasks might include circuit design, analog simulation, functional verification and transistor level implementation, optimization, and verification.

Skills

• A good knowledge semiconductor physics, circuit theory and CMOS circuit implementation
• In-depth knowledge of CMOS logic design and optimization at the transistor level
• Proficiency with Custom/Analog design tools and fast simulators
• In-depth knowledge of full-custom layout and the impact of layout on circuit performance
• Understanding of digital and analog design (e.g. Flip-Flops, Level-Shifters, Pumps, Regulators, etc.) is an asset
• Scripting and programming skills to automate complex design tasks are highly desirable (e.g. Perl, Python, TCL) plus Linux and Windows environments
• Knowledge of ASIC flow (RTL, synthesis, timing closure)
• Proficiency with Verilog language and with digital simulators

Education

• MSc EE or PhD EE preferred

Company Description

TSMC Design Technology Canada (TDTC) is in the High-Tech area of Ottawa, Ontario. TDTC is focused on the research and design of deep sub-micron circuits to better serve and support the manufacturing needs of our foundry customers and 3rd party vendors.

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, TSMC North America may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon TSMC North America obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.

Diversity statement

TSMC Design Technology Canada Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the Employment Equity Act and other applicable legislation in Canada.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at [e-mail]. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.