CAD Design Engineer

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Overview:
An established leader in power conversion IC technology is seeking a Senior CAD Engineer to support advanced IC design efforts across global teams. This role is ideal for an experienced CAD specialist who thrives in high-performance environments and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of integration, efficiency, and design automation in the power semiconductor space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Process Design Kits (PDKs) for proprietary processes

• Support all CAD tools used in IC design, including:

  • Cadence schematic entry

  • Mixed-mode simulation

  • Custom layout design

  • Layout verification (LVS, DRC, xRC)

  • Logic synthesis, Place & Route, and custom SKILL code

• Create and maintain custom Mentor Calibre runsets (DRC, LVS, xRC)

• Support layout engineers with tapeouts and device engineers with PCELL development

• Manage software installation, license tracking, and vendor communications

• Deliver in-house CAD support for worldwide design centers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science

• 12+ years of relevant CAD engineering experience (10+ with a master’s)

• Proven experience in:

  • PCELL and PDK development

  • Mentor Calibre DRC/LVS/xRC runset creation

  • Cadence tools including VSR & EMIR

  • Encounter Place & Route

  • SKILL, Perl, and/or Python scripting

• Strong understanding of semiconductor process flow

• Effective communicator with ability to support global teams

Traits:

• Self-directed and collaborative

• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

• Comfortable interfacing with engineering, layout, and software teams