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Principal Layout Designer

SKYWORKS GLOBAL PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to work with CAD layout software and lead a team in the layout of integrated circuits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. This role offers the opportunity to mentor peers, communicate with engineers, and improve layout practices, contributing to complex projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6+ years experience in integrated circuit layout.
  • Strong understanding of electrical properties and principles.
  • Ability to lead peer teams on complex blocks.

Responsibilities

  • Completes work through use of CAD layout software.
  • Works closely with engineers to provide high-quality layouts.
  • Mentors peers to promote high-quality work.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Mentoring
Analytical Skills
Electrical Principles Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso
Layout XL
SKILLCAD
Calibre
Unix

Job description

Job Responsibilities

  • Completes work through use of CAD layout software
  • Works closely with the engineer to provide high quality layout in a timely manner
  • Ability to do block level, macro level and top level; floor planning, assembly and verification
  • Experience working in multiple processes
  • Ability to lead peers/teams on complex blocks and top level
  • Communicates regular status updates
  • Takes on mentoring/leadership roles to promote high quality work of entire team
  • Ability to learn and evaluate new tool/features with little supervision and proactively share knowledge with peers
  • Ability to recognize common analog structures and floorplan blocks/”top level” utilizing best analog layout practices
  • Create and give presentations, write “how to” documents and training instructions for layout and engineering peers.
  • Recommends new/changes to policies, methodologies and established procedures
  • Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in the layout of integrated circuits
  • Strong understanding of basic electrical properties and principles
  • Strong familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, Layout XL, SKILLCAD, Calibre and Unix
  • Intermediate to advance knowledge on skill programming / writing scripts a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of layout dependent effects with regarding to device and process matching techniques
  • Execution in Top Level assembly of Layout
  • Strong knowledge of Latch-up prevention
  • Strong knowledge of ESD protection schemes
  • Strong familiarity with P&R methods is a plus
  • Outstanding communication and verbal presentation skills
  • Previous experience in the preparation of layout data for release to foundry a plus
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