Sr. Staff IC CAD Engineer

3 Months ago • 10-12 Years

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Power Integrations is transforming the AC/DC power conversion market with its highly integrated controller ICs and GaN transistor technology. The Sr. Staff CAD Engineer will join the team to support IC design CAD tools, develop and maintain PDKs, and develop custom Mentor Calibre DRC/LVS/xRC runsets. Responsibilities include supporting IC design tools, performing software installation, and working with IC layout designers. The role involves contributing to a dynamic engineering team.

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
10-12 years of relevant experience.
Experience with PCELLs development.
Experience with PDK development for in-house processes.
Development of DRC/LVS/xRC runsets.
Knowledge of Caliber LVS, DRC and RCX.
Proficiency in Skill and/or other scripting languages.
Experience with Encounter P&R.
Experience with Cadence VSR & EMIR.
Understanding of Semiconductor Process Flow.
In-house CAD Support for worldwide Design Centers.
Excellent communication skills.
Familiarity with Perl and/or Python programming.

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Job Summary

Having pioneered many new power converter topologies and unique control algorithms, Power Integrations is now transforming the AC/DC power conversion market with its highly integrated controller ICs and proprietary high voltage Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor technology enabling previously unattainable levels of energy efficiency and power density.

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Staff CAD Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in capitalizing on this market transformation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains PDKs.
Supports all IC design CAD tools such as Cadence schematic entry, mixed mode circuit simulation, layout design, layout verification, logic synthesis, place & route, SKILL code development and developing custom Mentor Calibre DRC/LVS/xRC runsets for in-house proprietary processes.
Performs software installation, license management, user support and vendor interface.
Works with IC layout designers providing support for taping out physical designs and support device engineers developing PCELLs and power device layouts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
12 years of experience (10 years if with master's degree)
PCELLs development
PDK development for in-house processes
Development of DRC/LVS/xRC runsets
Intimate knowledge of Caliber LVS, DRC and RCX menus and capabilities
Proficiency in Skill and/or other scripting languages
Experience with Encounter P&R
Experience with Cadence VSR & EMIR
Understanding Semiconductor Process Flow
In-house CAD Support for worldwide Design Centers
Excellent communication ability
Familiarity with Perl and/or Python programming