Principal Engineer - CAD (Physical Verification)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a seasoned physical verification engineer to support back-end PV flows and regression testing for diverse PDKs. The role emphasizes scripting, debugging PV issues, and collaboration with design teams across global sites.

You'll work with Calibre, Pegasus, and Hercules, leveraging Tcl/Python/Perl to enhance rules and manufacturability checks, driving reliability and yield improvements in our leading semiconductor designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10 years of PV experience.
• In depth knowledge of Calibre DesignRev scripting.
• Fluent with SVRF and TVF.
• Experience debugging PV issues with RVE, Vue or other EDA visualizers.
• Familiar with Tcl/Tk, Perl, Python, inside and outside EDA tools.
• Solid knowledge of layout rules, device identification, and foundry rules.
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing solutions affecting quality and yield.
• Prefer extensive knowledge of Calibre/Pegasus/Hercules syntax and semantics.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical verification regression test cases for QA of PV decks.
• Support Layout and Design engineers with PV activities using Calibre, Pegasus, or Hercules.
• Utilize advanced EDA methods to support ESD, ERC, DRC, via doubling, etc.
• Develop and verify foundry rule decks and update design for manufacturability checks.
• Create rule decks to support flows and improve reliability of devices.
• Provide remote-site layout verification support worldwide and debug PV issues.
• Work as part of a team to improve flow quality and device reliability.

Skills

PV debugging

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Calibre DesignRev scripting

Calibre Interactive

Pegasus

Hercules

CalibreDRV

Cadence Virtuoso

RVE

Vue

SVRF

TVF

Tcl/Tk

Perl

Python

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job Description

The CAD group at Microchip offers global support for multiple technology nodes and tools used in product development providing innovative solutions for the design community. The candidate will focus on flow development and support for back end physical verification. If you have a solid software background and are interested in supporting semiconductor chip design, this maybe the job for you.

The Candidate Will

• Develop physical verification regression test cases to QA physical verification decks
• Support Layout and Design engineers with physical verification activities using verification tools such as Siemens Calibre, Cadence Pegasus, or Synopsys Hercules
• Utilize Knowledge of advanced EDA methods to support ESD, ERC, Voltage-Aware DRC, via doubling methodologies, etc.
• Work with Technology Development and Device Engineering to develop DRC rules, additional devices, and design for manufacturability checks
• Develop rule decks as needed to support flow
• Verify and enhance foundry rule decks
• Support remote sites worldwide with layout verification activities
• Support debug of physical verification issues
• Work as a member of team to develop flows to improve quality and reliability of devices

The Tasks This Candidate Will Be Assigned Depends On Their Experience. There Are Several Areas In Which We Are Shorthanded. Potential Task Assignments Would Include

• Building of regression test cases for several PDKs of various process technologies
• Supporting 4nm to 600nm PDKs from TSMC, Global Foundries, Vanguard, Dongbu, Magnachip, etc.
• Calibre/Pegasus PERC – several PDKs still require PERC setup.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10 years of experience developing and supporting physical verification activities
• In depth knowledge of Calibre DesignRev scripting
• Fluent with SVRF and TVF
• Accomplished at debugging PV issues with RVE, Vue or other EDA visualizer
• Familiar with customizing Calibre Interactive Skilled with Tcl/Tk, Perl, Python, and other programming languages, inside and outside of EDA tools
• Solid knowledge of layout rules and concepts, device identification concepts, and foundry rules
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing solutions affecting quality, reliability, and yield of designs
• Prefer extensive knowledge of Calibre/Pegasus/Hercules syntax and semantics, or similar layout verification tool
• Strong knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso and/or CalibreDRV
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Masters in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Prefer Extraction, Reliability and Dynamic Noise related knowledge

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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