Principal Tape Out Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Singapore is seeking a Tape Out Engineer to manage the final design data handoff to fabrication. You will coordinate tape-out activities, verify design integrity, and work with design, program management, and manufacturing teams to optimize manufacturability.

The role requires a strong eye for detail, experience with Cadence/Synopsys, and the ability to navigate tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with physical design tools (Cadence, Synopsys) and semiconductor manufacturing workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work with flexible hours to support critical tape-outs.
• Effective English communication across technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the tape out process for semiconductor products, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of design data to manufacturing.
• Verify design integrity by reviewing database and documentation, and addressing discrepancies or errors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Ensure all deliverables conform to foundry requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of tape out procedures, revisions, and outcomes for process improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Job description

Tape Out Engineer Job Description

The Tape Out Engineer plays a crucial role in the semiconductor design process, serving as the final checkpoint before integrated circuit designs are sent for fabrication. This position is responsible for ensuring that all physical and logical design data meet manufacturing requirements and quality standards, working closely with design, program managers, technologists, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and optimize outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the tape out process for semiconductor products, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of design data to manufacturing.
• Verify design integrity by reviewing database and documentation, and addressing any discrepancies or errors.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including design, technologists, program managers, and process engineering, to resolve technical issues and optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Ensure all deliverables conform to foundry requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of tape out procedures, revisions, and outcomes for future reference and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience with physical design tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys) and semiconductor manufacturing workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work with flexible working hours to support critical Tape-outs.
• Effective communication in English for collaborating across technical teams.

This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for precision and innovation, seeking to contribute to the successful launch of leading- semiconductor products.

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Commitment and Culture

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

Thank you for considering a career at NXP.