Senior Staff Design Automation Engineer

This SkyWater Senior Staff Design Automation Engineer will primarily lead custom layout and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) activities to provide testchip collateral for semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) technologies. This engineer will be a significant contributor to a broad array of design projects supporting modeling, reliability, and yield as part of Process Design Kit (PDK) development for advanced CMOS or quantum technologies.

The position is based at our HQ site in Bloomington, MN, with consideration available for remote work.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Automated or systematic creation or conversion of test structures for eTest, modeling, reliability, yield, and IP test chips as part of new technology development
• Version control and management of large design libraries with multiple contributors
• Introduction of both custom and automated designs for layout projects supporting highly diverse technology flows
• Utilize SkyWater PDK’s and provide feedback to internal teams on issues, improvements, capabilities, etc.
• Lead physical verification and tape-in reviews

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with AS in Electronic Design fields. 3+ years of experience with BS in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics or related fields.
• Proven experience in full-custom layout design, especially for discrete device process-control monitors using EDA tool-assisted design flow such as Cadence and Siemens EDA tool suites, (e.g. Calibre and Virtuoso)
• Capable to independently execute design automation using tools such as SKILL, Tcl, python or other scripting language
• Experience in developing and/or using physical verification tools (DRC, ERC, LVS/PEX) and DFM tooling. 
• Experience in large design library change controls.
• Familiarity with typical mixed-signal IC design and tape-in flow.
• Clear communicator, concise written report skills, and inventive problem solver
• U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in PDK development in some or all of the following fields: CMOS, MEMS, photonics, or superconducting.
• Familiarity with parasitic extraction tools such as Mentor Calibre xRC, Cadence Quantus, or Synopsys StarRC.
• Experience with data preparation for photo mask design
• Background in full-custom IC design utilizing hierarchical design priciples and automation including place-and-route
• Formal training in both (1) electrical engineering or electronic device design, (2) computer science

The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480.  Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.  
 
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. 

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. 

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com. 

EOE, including disability/vets