PDK Design Enablement Engineer — Automation & Validation

GlobalFoundries inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Malaysia seeks an Engineer for Design Enablement PDK to develop and maintain PDK components representing semiconductor processes. You will create technology files, automation tools and testing for DRC/LVS/PEX flows, translating design rules and SPICE models into reliable PDK data.

You will collaborate with process, modeling and customer-facing teams to ensure accurate PDK releases, provide deployment support and help improve development methods and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor design enablement, PDK development, IC design flows and PDK structures.
• - Knowledge of semiconductor process technology and SPICE model information.
• - Experience with DRC/LVS/PEX is advantageous.
• - Ability to interpret design-rule documentation and SPICE data.
• - Programming/scripting for automation and tool integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop design components for PDK, including technology files and runtime code readable by EDA tools.
• Develop, deploy, support and maintain PDK components representing semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain automation tools used in PDK development, validation and release activities.
• Review process design rules and SPICE model documentation and translate into specifications for PDK development.
• Create and maintain test cases for PDK components (DRC/LVS/PEX)
• Perform QA checks and regression testing for PDK deliveries to customers.
• Investigate PDK defects and implement corrections with cross-functional teams.
• Create and update release notes and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support for PDK deployment and usage; collaborate with stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PDK development methods.

Skills

PDK development

Engineering scripting

Automation/data processing

Debugging

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

EDA tools

Job description

GlobalFoundries in Malaysia seeks an Engineer for Design Enablement PDK to develop and maintain PDK components representing semiconductor processes. You will create technology files, automation tools and testing for DRC/LVS/PEX flows, translating design rules and SPICE models into reliable PDK data.

You will collaborate with process, modeling and customer-facing teams to ensure accurate PDK releases, provide deployment support and help improve development methods and documentation.