CAD Engineer

Lattice Semiconductor; Penang; On-site; MYR 247,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced CAD/EDA Engineer to contribute to the development of logic design methodologies. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of EDA experience and a solid understanding of Verilog, with a focus on CDC and logic verification. This role involves collaboration across teams and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of industry EDA experience including logic verification.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Detailed understanding of Verilog syntax and RTL styles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support CDC, linting, and logic verification methodology & flow.
• Create, release, and maintain standard design scripts for EDA tools.
• Document and conduct training on developed methodology and EDA flows.

Skills

Logic verification

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

EDA tool automation

Effective communication

Education

BSEE/CE or MSEE

Tools

Cadence Xcelium

Cadence Jasper Gold

Synopsys Spyglass

Synopsys VCS

Silicon Questa

Job description

Lattice Overview

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results‑oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Responsibilities & Skills

Responsibilities & Skills

Lattice is seeking a CAD/EDA Engineer that is experienced in VLSI design & EDA, to join our CAD/EDA Engineering group in Penang, Malaysia. Qualified candidates must be either BS EE/ECE/COE, or MS graduate with 3 to 5 years of industry experience on advanced process technology node. This individual will be the key driver to develop and support the logic design methodology & flow.

Accountabilities

The candidate’s general responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and support CDC, linting and logic verification methodology & flow automation within Lattice’s unique EDA design platform for advanced FPGA design
• Demonstrated ability to analyze tool limitations and develop effective solutions that enhance project productivity and operational efficiency
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives & methodologies with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement
• Create, release, and maintain standard design scripts to automate EDA tools & flows.
• Tracking and resolution of tool and technology file issues with hands‑on management of Foundry and EDA vendor support teams
• Define and implement comprehensive design QA procedures and test suites.
• Document and conduct training on developed methodology and EDA flows.
• Monitor EDA industry trends and new capabilities by attending conferences and research forums.

Requirements:

• BSEE/CE, or MSEE with at least 3 to 5 years of industry EDA experience including logic verification experience
• Knowledge in CDC, linting, and logic verification concepts and must demonstrate superior critical thinking skills, problem solving capabilities and engineering judgement

• Detailed understanding of Verilog syntax and RTL styles
• Experience with setting up, documenting, and maintaining EDA tools such as Cadence Xcelium, Cadence Jasper Gold, Synopsys Spyglass, Synopsys VCS, Silicon Questa
• Experience in timing constraints (SDC) and STA is a plus
• Proficiency in Windows and using Unix shell scripts, TCL, Perl, Python, etc.
• Independent worker with demonstrated problem‑solving abilities
• Proven ability to work with multiple groups across different sites and time zones.

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry.

Lattice is an international, service‑driven developer of innovative low‑cost, low‑power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 800 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com. You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.

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