PDK Engineer: Build Next-Gen IC Design Flows

Infineon Technologies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Lexington, KY is seeking a student or early-career engineer to contribute to PDK development and verification for advanced semiconductor devices. You will develop Pcells, create rule decks, and ensure QA for PDK deliverables while collaborating with Design, Characterization, Technology and Fab teams.

You will script automation using Python, TCL, SKILL, Ruby or Bash and gain hands-on experience with Cadence and Mentor flows.

Qualifications

• Education: working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Scripting: experience writing automation and EDA scripts in Python, TCL, SKILL, Ruby or Bash.
• EDA Tools: familiarity with Cadence and Mentor design environments and Calibre verification tools such as DRC, LVS, PERC and QRC.
• Semiconductor Knowledge: understanding of semiconductor device structure, VLSI concepts, IC design flow and front-to-back layout practices.
• Verification Experience: exposure to layout verification and physical verification concepts and tools.
• Platforms: basic experience with UNIX/Linux environments and MS Office.
• Soft Skills: strong teamwork, communication, time management and ability to respond to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• PDK Development: develop and improve parameterized cells (Pcells) for devices such as FETs, BJT, diode and passive components for inclusion in the PDK.
• Rule Creation: author and maintain Calibre DRC, LVS, RCX and Latchup rule decks translating technology/fab design rules into verification checks.
• Verification QA: implement and execute formal QA procedures for DRC/LVS/RCX rule decks and PDK deliverables to meet quality standards.
• Tool Integration: work with Cadence and Mentor flows and configure techfiles, rule decks and verification scripts for major EDA tools.
• Cross-Team Support: collaborate with Device Design, Device Characterization, Technology and Fab teams to gather requirements and resolve PDK issues.
• Scripting & Automation: create and maintain automation scripts using Python, TCL, SKILL, Ruby or Bash to support PDK build and release processes.
• User Support: respond to design center requests, troubleshoot PDK issues, and support PDK users to improve design productivity and reduce cycle time

Skills

Python

TCL

SKILL

Ruby

Bash

UNIX/Linux

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

Mentor tools

Calibre

PERC

QRC

RCX

Job description

Infineon Technologies in Lexington, KY is seeking a student or early-career engineer to contribute to PDK development and verification for advanced semiconductor devices. You will develop Pcells, create rule decks, and ensure QA for PDK deliverables while collaborating with Design, Characterization, Technology and Fab teams.

You will script automation using Python, TCL, SKILL, Ruby or Bash and gain hands-on experience with Cadence and Mentor flows.