Senior Design & Physical Implementation Engineer

Tokyo Electron; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokyo Electron Limited in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Design & Physical Implementation Engineer to lead the development of process monitors and silicon characterization circuits throughout the full development cycle.

You will design analog and characterization blocks, perform SPICE simulations, optimize layouts, and validate silicon with data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technology performance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in analog or mixed-signal IC design.
• Strong understanding of CMOS device operation, process variation, mismatch, parasitics, and layout-dependent effects.
• Experience with transistor-level simulation and analog verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with digital circuits and mixed-signal integration.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with EDA scripting, automation, or workflow development.
• Proficiency with Python for engineering analysis and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Design process monitors and characterization circuits for device behavior and layout effects.
• Develop analog and characterization blocks for sensing and silicon characterization.
• Own physical design and implementation of monitors and structures.
• Perform transistor-level SPICE simulations and verifications.
• Develop analog verification methodologies including corner, Monte Carlo, and post-layout verification.
• Create digital control/interface circuitry for monitor operation and data collection.
• Develop custom layouts for analog blocks and optimize floorplans.
• Analyze simulation and silicon data to drive design improvements.
• Support silicon bring-up, debugging, and validation, collaborating across teams.

Skills

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal design

CMOS device physics

Transistor-level simulation

Python data processing

EDA scripting

Layout awareness

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Layout tools

Python

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Design & Physical Implementation Engineer to develop process monitors and silicon characterization circuits used to evaluate device behavior, process variation, layout-dependent effects, and technology performance. This role combines circuit design, physical implementation, custom layout, verification, automation, and silicon characterization.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of CMOS device behavior and physical design methodologies and enjoys working close to the silicon. This position spans the full development cycle, from circuit architecture and SPICE simulation through physical implementation, custom layout, silicon validation, and data analysis. Successful candidates will be equally comfortable designing circuits and implementing them physically, with a strong appreciation for how layout, placement, routing, extraction, and process variation impact circuit behavior and silicon results.

You will work with a cross-functional team to create circuits that generate meaningful silicon insights and enable data-driven engineering decisions. The role requires strong technical execution, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to bridge device-level understanding with physical implementation and silicon measurement.

What You Will Do

• Design process monitors and characterization circuits used to evaluate device behavior, process variation, reliability, and layout-dependent effects.
• Develop analog and characterization circuit blocks for sensing, measurement, and silicon characterization applications.
• Own the physical design and implementation of process monitors and characterization structures.
• Perform transistor-level simulation and verification using SPICE-based design flows.
• Develop and execute analog verification methodologies, including corner analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and post-layout verification.
• Design and integrate supporting digital control and interface circuitry required for monitor operation and data collection.
• Develop custom layouts for analog and characterization circuit blocks.
• Optimize floorplans, placement, routing, and physical implementation strategies to improve monitor accuracy, repeatability, and silicon correlation.
• Develop and maintain EDA automation, scripting, and design productivity tools.
• Analyze simulation and silicon characterization data using Python and related data analysis tools.
• Correlate measured silicon results to simulation and identify opportunities for design, model, or methodology improvement.
• Support silicon bring-up, debug, validation, and root‑cause investigations.
• Collaborate with design, CAD, test, and product engineering teams throughout the development cycle.

Required Qualifications

Circuit Design

• Strong background in analog or mixed‑signal IC design.
• Strong understanding of CMOS device operation, process variation, mismatch, parasitics, and layout‑dependent effects.
• Experience with transistor‑level simulation and analog verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with digital circuits and mixed‑signal integration.

Physical Design & Implementation

• Experience with physical design and implementation.
• Experience with custom layout.
• Experience with post‑layout verification methodologies.
• Experience evaluating the impact of physical implementation on circuit performance and silicon behavior.

Additional Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• B.S. with 8+ years or M.S. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with EDA scripting, automation, or workflow development.
• Proficiency with Python for engineering analysis and data processing.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process monitors, silicon characterization structures, or technology development test vehicles.
• Experience evaluating device, circuit, or standard‑cell behavior across process, voltage, temperature, and layout conditions.
• Experience correlating silicon measurements to simulation results and device models.
• Experience developing engineering automation, dashboards, or data‑analysis workflows.
• Experience with advanced process technologies and variability characterization.

Why Join Us

This is a hands‑on engineering role with broad technical scope and direct impact on silicon development. You will own both the design and the physical implementation of circuits that provide critical insight into device behavior, process capability, and technology performance while contributing across the entire development cycle from concept through silicon validation.

The position offers the opportunity to combine circuit design, physical implementation, custom layout, automation, and silicon analysis in a technically challenging environment focused on real‑world hardware development.

Location

This position is based in Austin, TX.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 35 pounds. This position also requires 4 to 6 hours per day at a computer screen and keyboard.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff inative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Subsidiary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.