Senior PDK Engineer

IC Resources; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is supporting a leading British semiconductor client in the Northeast of England seeking a Senior PDK Engineer. The role covers the generation of MMIC layout artwork and the development of Process Design Kits (PDKs) from design rules to mask procurement.

The successful candidate will hold a university degree in Electronics/Science/Mathematics and have several years of PDK development experience, with an interest in semiconductor devices and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electronics / Science / Mathematics
• Proven background within PDK development with several years of experience
• Interest in Semiconductor devices to understand design and manufacturing flow
• Excellent team working skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Generate MMIC layout artwork from PDK development to mask set procurement.
• Develop and maintain Process Design Kits including design rules and DRC/LVS decks and parameterised cells

Skills

PDK development

MMIC layout

DRC/LVS decks

Design rules

Education

University degree in Electronics/Science/Mathematics

Job description

I’m recruiting for a Senior PDK Engineer for my leading British Semiconductor client based in the Northeast of England.

As a leading developer of cutting-edge, next generation compound semiconductors, our client is looking for a PDK Engineer to provide design support services for all aspects of generation of MMIC layout artwork from development of PDKs to the procurement of mask sets. This will involve developing and maintaining Process Design Kits (PDKs) including design rules, DRC/LVS decks and parameterised cells.

The right candidate will have:

• A University degree in Electronics / Science / Mathematics
• A proven background within PDK development, with several years of experience in the field
• An interest in Semiconductor devices would be beneficial, so as to understand the design and manufacturing flow
• Excellent team working skills, and a strong attention to detail