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Design Layout Manual/Parasitic Extraction Engineer

locations
Bloomington, MN, USA
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R3263

Polar is a U.S.-based manufacturer of analog and power semiconductor devices and sensors. 

Proudly located in the Upper Midwest—the birthplace of the supercomputer and beating heart of the automotive industry—Polar Semiconductor is leading the charge in American made semiconductor manufacturing. 

SUMMARY: 

The successful candidate will join a team of Design Enablement engineers enabling software tools used in the design flow for utilizing Polar PDKs. The position will involve in developing Design Rule Manuals as well as PEX runsets for Polar technologies and working closely with other PDK engineers to release high quality PDKs to Polar customers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Develop robust design rules and PEX runsets by working with various teams: Process integration/OPC/Process/Device/TCAD/PDK/PDK QA.

  • Drive DM updates and proper documentations

  • Own and release DM

  • Drive to improve PEX development efficiency

  • Drive to ensure PEX model matches with silicon.

  • Regression flow to provide quality assurance (QA) flow for testing of PEX, EDA tools and applications. 

  • Support internal/external customer on DM/PEX related questions

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • MS in EE/Physics preferred. Relevant internship and/or work-experience much preferred

  • 5+ year experiences in one these areas: Process Integration/Device/Model/TCAD preferred

  • Previous Experiences in Design Manual and/or PEX engineer is a plus

  • Experiences with testchip DOE design and data analysis is a plus

  • Familiar with CMOS process flow, Solid state device physics

  • Experience with one of the scripting languages: Python/Tcl/Perl is a plus

  • Proficient in both Windows and Linux/Unix environments 

  • Experience with Shell scripting is a plus

  • Good communication skills

  • Demonstrated that can work well in a multiple team environment

  • Team oriented spirit and willing to wear multiple hats and eager to learn new skills 

The estimated base salary range for the position is $105,000- $138,500.  The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.

Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off starting the first day

  • 401k including a generous company match

  • Tuition assistance

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Legal and ID theft insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)

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Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology.

At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.

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