IC Layout Engineer – Semiconductors & Mask Release Expert

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd on behalf of a leading technology and advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an MMIC Layout Engineer in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. You will join a highly skilled design team to generate, verify and release IC layouts and mask reticle designs throughout the design lifecycle.

You will collaborate with customers, engineers and suppliers, ensuring designs meet internal procedures, quality standards and delivery deadlines, while applying CAD tools such as

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum two years' experience in electronic or electrical engineering.
• Experience with CAD layout software such as KLayout, L-Edit or Nazca Design.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex spatial layout challenges logically and accurately.
• Excellent communication skills across technical teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop IC layouts and reticle designs from initial concept through to final release.
• Provide technical layout support to engineering teams and customers.
• Ensure all designs comply with internal mask set release procedures and quality standards.
• Prepare documentation for critical design reviews and mask release reviews.
• Generate mask order documentation and supporting design records.
• Maintain mask documentation, reticle records, and design data archives.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, programme managers, and external suppliers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Participate in design and mask release review activities, providing technical expertise and recommendations where required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Education

HNC/HND in Science or Engineering

HNC/HND in Physics/Electronic/Electrical CAD/CAE

Tools

KLayout

L-Edit

Nazca Design

Job description

Wolviston Management Services Ltd on behalf of a leading technology and advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an MMIC Layout Engineer in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham. You will join a highly skilled design team to generate, verify and release IC layouts and mask reticle designs throughout the design lifecycle.

You will collaborate with customers, engineers and suppliers, ensuring designs meet internal procedures, quality standards and delivery deadlines, while applying CAD tools such as