Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to lead the VLSI development and design of the system by defining the various functionalities, architecture, layout and implementation for a client.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end VLSI components & hardware systems
- Design, analyze, develop, modify and evaluate VLSI components and hardware systems.
- Determine architecture and logic design verification through software developed for component and system simulation.
- Analyze designs to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results to enable prototype and production VLSI solutions.
- Conduct system evaluations and make appropriate recommendations to modify designs or repair equipment as needed.
- Allocate modules for testing and verification, review data and project documentation.
- Provide guidance on technical escalations and review regression testing data.
- Prepare documentation containing test cases and product scripts for IP and publish it to the client for feedback and review.
- Ensure all project documentation is complete and uploaded as per technical specifications required by the client.
- Provide customer support & governance of VLSI components & hardware systems
- Identify and recommend system improvements to improve technical performance.
- Inspect VLSI components & hardware systems to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards.
- Act as first point of contact to provide technical support to client and help debug difficult in‑service engineering problems.
- Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications based on environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
- Team Management
- Resourcing
- Forecast talent requirements as per current and future business needs.
- Hire adequate and right resources for the team.
- Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions.
- Talent Management
- Ensure 100% compliance with Wipro’s standards of onboarding and training for team members.
- Build an internal talent pool of high‑potential employees and ensure their career progression within the organization.
- Promote diversity in leadership positions.
- Performance Management
- Set goals, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.
- Take necessary action for performance issues with zero tolerance for will‑based issues.
- Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and used by the team.
- Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
- Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team.
- Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement.
- Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects or initiatives for the organization.
- Exercise employee recognition and appreciation.
Performance Metrics
- Verification timeliness, quality, coverage of verification and compliance to UVM standards; customer responsiveness.
- Project documentation and MIS: 100% on time, MIS & report generation; complete project documentation including scripts and test cases.
- Team: % trained on new skills, attrition %, employee satisfaction score (ESAT).
Qualifications
- Experience: 5-8 years in VLSI design and development.
- Mandatory skill: VLSI Board Design.