As a Principal Engineer Testchip and PCM Design Methodology on our Research & Development team, you will lead an international layout design team, owning methodologies for efficient, error-free test chip and electrical process control monitor (PCM) design across technologies down to 12nm. You will leverage advanced automation, including generative AI, to improve efficiency, act as a key interface, and ensure silicon-aware design with a strong focus on DfM, PCM, reliability, and ESD. The role requires a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics, at least 6 years of layout design experience with emphasis on methodology/automation, solid programming in SKILL and a scripting language (Python, Ruby), Unix knowledge, and deep understanding of DRC and LVS.

Must Have

• Technical leadership of an international layout design team
• Ownership of methodologies for efficient, error-free test chip and electrical process control monitor (PCM) design
• Leveraging advanced automation technologies, including generative AI
• Acting as a key interface between engineers, projects, and resource managers
• Supporting planning, execution, and tracking of high-quality layout deliveries
• Ensuring silicon-aware design with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturability (DfM), PCM, reliability, and ESD
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar discipline
• At least 6 years of experience in layout design with emphasis on design methodology and/or automation
• Solid programming background in SKILL and at least one scripting language (Python, Ruby)
• Working knowledge of Unix
• Experience in all areas of physical design with a deep understanding of DRC and LVS
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent English communication skills

Perks & Benefits

• Career development & learning (About 17,000 free LinkedIn Learning courses in 10 languages, Mentoring & Coaching programs, Global Onboarding process as well as Virtual & f2f trainings)
• Time & flexibility (Flexible working hours & part-time work, Mobile work (specifications based on job profile and local requirements), Remote work from abroad / Workation (EU), Sabbatical (EU))
• Health & wellbeing (Health activities & programs, Health & Well-being LinkedIn Learning Journey, Health & Well-being Community)
• Your working environment (Employee events, Open & global community e.g. cross-site exchange through the virtuality of all meetings, Open office spaces)
• Rewards & benefits (Fair and transparent remuneration, Success participation, Performance-related recognition, customised benefit packages)

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Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Taking technical leadership of an international layout design team to support dynamic technology development and successful product tape outs at all stages of the layout process
• Owning the methodologies required to enable efficient, error-free, and industry-leading design of test chips and electrical process control monitors (PCM) across a wide range of technologies, extending down to 12nm
• Leveraging advanced automation technologies, including generative AI, to drive overall efficiency improvements while considering both local and global benefits
• Acting as a key interface between engineers, projects, and resource managers, with the ability to handle shifting priorities effectively
• Supporting the planning, execution, and tracking of high-quality and on-time layout deliveries for various projects
• Ensuring silicon-aware design with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturability (DfM), as well as considerations for PCM, reliability, ESD, and related technical constraints

Your Profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

You concentrate your creativity and knowledge on producing results with real added value. You clarify areas of responsibility, coordinate your work with colleagues, and regularly share your insights with them. You tackle change actively to reach your ambitious goals.

• Master degree or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar discipline
• At least 6 Years of experience in layout design with emphasis on design methodology and/or automation
• Solid programming background in SKILL and at least one scripting language (Python, Ruby…) and working knowledge of Unix
• Experience in all areas of physical design with a deep understanding of DRC and LVS
• Creative thinking and “enabler” mentality
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent English communication skills and at least the willingness to learn German

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