CAD-AES Program Manager

Microchip Technology; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Program Manager to coordinate IP and SOC development across Design, Implementation, Layout and DFT teams.

You will manage tasks, risk, and cross-functional alignment across time zones, while ensuring quality deliverables and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a BS/MS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 10+ years in semiconductor backend functions, with hands-on PM tools like JIRA.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in two or more semiconductor backend functions (Synthesis, DFT, Layout, Physical Verification, Reliability, Flow Development).
• 10+ years in semiconductor featuring backend deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Working with multi-time-zone locations of cross-functional teams from Design, Implementation, DFT, Layout, CAD and Mixed Signal domains.
• Planning, developing and tracking tasks across IP and SOC development, CAD flow development, Vendor Tools deployment, Post-Si test ecosystem.
• Establishing and facilitating the risk management process for new projects and initiatives by working with internal stakeholders to drive objectives.
• Conduct periodic meetings to collect status and facilitate inter-team task alignment.
• Effectively presenting project status to internal/external customers and bringing the feedback back to engineering teams.
• Ensure goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction and quality.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Mult-location coordination

Education

BS/MS degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Agile

Job description

Job Description

As a Program Manager, this person would be working closely with the Digital Design teams, Implementation, Layout and DFT teams, Mixed Signal Development teams and CAD/Flow Development teams to coordinate various tasks throughout the IP and SOC development process. This role is for a versatile candidate who would enjoy challenges of adapting to the newer cutting-edge technology nodes and also ensuring quality deliverables in established/legacy technology nodes.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Working with multi-time-zone locations of cross-functional teams from Design, Implementation, DFT, Layout, CAD and Mixed Signal domains
• Planning, developing and tracking tasks across IP and SOC development, CAD flow development, Vendor Tools deployment, Post-Si test ecosystem
• Establishing and facilitating the risk management process for new projects and initiatives by working with internal stakeholders to drive objectives
• Conduct periodic meetings to collect status and facilitate inter-team task alignment
• Effectively presenting project status to internal/external customers and bringing the feedback back to engineering teams
• Ensure Goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction and quality

Requirements/Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Prior experience in two or more of semiconductor backend functions (Synthesis, DFT, Layout, Physical Verification, Reliability, Flow Development) is a must
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor that includes managing either of semiconductor backend deliverables (Synthesis, DFT, Layout, Physical Verification, Reliability, Flow Development)
• Experienced in using project management tools like JIRA or other Agile methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team player, collaborator, and a great motivator for the team
• Ability to work in a multi-location, cross-functional team setup

Travel Time

0% - 25%

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