PDK Support Engineer (Physical Design)

4 Days ago • All levels • Manufacturing

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Job Description

This PDK Support Engineer position at Intel's Design Enablement (DE) department focuses on supporting cutting-edge Process Design Kits (PDKs) for digital/ASIC design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design-kit leadership and customer enablement. Responsibilities include interacting with internal/external customers to address PDK issues, root cause analysis, solution development, and PDK intercept planning. You will also manage training materials, user guides, and review PDK documentation. The role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with proficiency in physical design implementation flows and scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl).
Must have:
  • Electrical/Computer Engineering degree
  • VLSI knowledge
  • Physical design implementation flow knowledge
  • Scripting (TCL, Python, Perl)
  • Good communication & problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with EDA APR tools (Fusion Compiler or Innovus)
  • Intel/foundry process technology knowledge (advanced nodes)
  • Master's degree
Perks:
  • Competitive pay
  • Stock
  • Bonuses
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Vacation
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Job Description

At Intel, Design Enablement (DE) is one of the key departments enabling Intel to deliver winning products in the marketplace.

  • You will directly drive and work with DE cross functional teams to ensure design-kit leadership for customer enablement of cutting-edge technologies.

  • This DEAS (Design Enablement Application Support) role is to support Intel leading edge PDKs (Process-Design-Kits) on digital/ASIC related areas.

  • You will directly interact with internal or external customers to outline outstanding requirements, root causing PDK issues, then collaborate with DE PDK team to come out with solution or PDK intercept plan.

  • You will own and maintain training documents, user guide, and act as reviewer for various PDK documents.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Major in Electrical/Computer Engineering. VLSI related courses and projects preferred.

  • Knowledge on physical design implementation flow.

  • Familiarity in scripting languages such as TCL, Python, and Perl.

  • Good communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with industry EDA APR tools such as Fusion Compiler or Innovus.

  • Intel and/or external foundry process technology knowledge in advance nodes.

  • Master's degree is a plus.

Inside this Business Group

As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support.  Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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About The Company

Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences — they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you have the opportunity to help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

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