CAD Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.; Barcelona; A distancia; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading semiconductor company in Spain is seeking a skilled CAD Engineer to provide support for CAD tools and automate workflows in semiconductor design. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, experience with EDA tools, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Tcl. This role is crucial for maintaining design efficiency and supporting innovation in advanced process technologies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in CAD design, preferably with advanced process technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Provide support and maintenance CAD tools used by IC designers.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate design processes.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to improve usability.
• Assist users in resolving technical issues related to CAD designs.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.

Conocimientos

EDA tools support

Shell scripting

System Admin

DevOps

Python

Perl

Tcl

Linux/Unix

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Synopsys Custom Compiler

Primesim

VCS

ICV

StarRC

Virtuoso

ADE

Jenkins

Git

Cadence SKILL

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world — come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CAD Engineer with expertise in EDA tools support, shell scripting, System Admin and DevOps to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting tools and infrastructures to help design semiconductor products using advanced CAD tools, while also providing support for EDA tools and automating workflows through scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and maintenance CAD tools used by IC designers including Synopsys Custom Compiler, Primesim, VCS, ICV, StarRC, Virtuoso, ADE, various simulation tools, and Verilog / System Verilog
• Help maintain and update CAD libraries and databases.
• Develop and maintain scripts using Python, Perl, Tcl, and Cadence SKILL to automate design processes and improve efficiency.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, solve bugs, improve usability, etc.
• Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
• Collaborate with design engineers to refine and improve existing designs flow based on feedback.
• Assist users in understanding and resolving technical issues related to CAD designs.
• Provide clear and concise explanations of complex technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Communicate effectively with users to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in design and documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
• Organize and manage documentation to ensure easy retrieval and reference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in CAD design, preferably with advanced process technologies.
• Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics).
• Ability to explain technical information in a simple and understandable manner.
• Experience with Python, Tcl, Cadence SKILL, Perl.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix (e.g., Red hat)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, version control).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to semiconductor design.

Location

• Portugal, Spain, Germany or Netherlands

Equal Opportunity

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.