MMIC Layout Engineer – IC & Mask Design

Wolviston Management Services; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services is supporting a leading technology and advanced manufacturing organisation in recruiting an MMIC Layout Engineer. The role focuses on IC and mask reticle designs across internal and external stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.

You will work with engineers, programme managers, customers, and manufacturing partners to deliver high-quality IC layouts on time and to specification, contributing to cutting-edge semiconductor projects.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum two years' experience in electronic or electrical engineering.
• Experience using CAD layout software such as KLayout, L-Edit, Nazca Design.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across technical teams and customer groups.

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 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

CAD layout experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Science or Engineering

Tools

KLayout

L-Edit

Nazca Design

Job description

Wolviston Management Services is supporting a leading technology and advanced manufacturing organisation in recruiting an MMIC Layout Engineer. The role focuses on IC and mask reticle designs across internal and external stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.

You will work with engineers, programme managers, customers, and manufacturing partners to deliver high-quality IC layouts on time and to specification, contributing to cutting-edge semiconductor projects.