Senior CAD Verification Engineer - Flow & PDK Automation

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

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a senior CAD/Physical Verification engineer to join the CAD group in Chandler, AZ.

You will develop and support physical verification flows for multiple process nodes, focusing on back-end verification and automating verification run decks. Ideal candidates have deep PV tool experience (Calibre, Pegasus, Hercules) and strong scripting skills (Python, Tcl/Tk, Perl) with 7.5–10 years in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field with 7.5–10 years in physical verification
• In-depth knowledge of Calibre DesignRev scripting
• Fluent with SVRF and TVF
• Debug PV issues with RVE, Vue or other EDA visualizers
• Skilled in Tcl/Tk, Perl, Python or similar languages used inside/outside EDA tools
• Strong knowledge of layout rules, device identification, and foundry rules
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing solutions affecting QA, reliability, and yield

Responsibilities

• Develop physical verification regression test cases for QA decks
• Support Layout/Design engineers with PV activities using Calibre, Pegasus, or Hercules
• Develop/maintain PV rule decks and verify foundry rule decks
• Create and update regression flows to improve quality and reliability of devices
• Provide remote site support for layout verification activities
• Collaborate with Technology Development and Device Engineering on new PDKs and manufacturability checks

Skills

SVRF & TVF

Debug PV issues

Programming (Python, Tcl/Tk, Perl)

Digital & Analog knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Calibre

Calibre DesignRev scripting

Calibre PERC

Cadence Pegasus

Synopsys Hercules

Cadence Virtuoso

CalibreDRV

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a senior CAD/Physical Verification engineer to join the CAD group in Chandler, AZ.

You will develop and support physical verification flows for multiple process nodes, focusing on back-end verification and automating verification run decks. Ideal candidates have deep PV tool experience (Calibre, Pegasus, Hercules) and strong scripting skills (Python, Tcl/Tk, Perl) with 7.5–10 years in the field.