Principal Engineer - CAD (Physical Verification)

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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.

Expertise using Siemens Calibre and / or Cadence Pegasus DRC, LVS and PERC tools is paramount. Candidate should not only know how to run the tools and debug results, but also have strengths in developing the verification run decks and in automating flow / procedures.

An overall strong understanding in both the digital and analog sides of design is important to be effective, since development and support work will span a variety of design styles. Additionally, both circuit / electrical and layout / physical knowledge is important.

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 :

Requirements / Qualifications :

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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