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    PragmatIC

    Semiconductors

    PDK Engineer

    Cambridge, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    If you would like a new, challenging and diverse role in a ground-breaking technology company, PragmatIC is the place for you. We are looking for a dedicated EDA engineer to design and develop Cadence Process Design Kits (PDK) for our in-house semiconductor technologies. As part of our expanding R&D group, you will work closely with both the process development and chip design teams.

    Key tasks:

    • PDK development and maintenance
      • CDF and call-backs
      • P-Cells
      • Skill coding
      • Calibre verification decks - DRC/LVS/EXT
      • User and customer support
      • Design database migration
      • EDA installation and setup
    • PDK management
      • Control and versioning of all PDK data
      • Update and maintenance of PDK documentation and procedures
      • Design kit releases
    • SPICE model parameter extraction
    • Cell library design and characterisation
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies
    Qualifications and training:
    • Masters / PhD in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
    Skills and experience:
    • Experience wiith CAD installation and setup (Cadence)
    • Tech files - CDF, call-backs, p-cells
    • Management of PDK releases (an advantage)
    • Cell characterisation software (an advantage)
    • SPICE model parameter extraction (an advantage)
    • IC full custom design experience (Schematic capture, layout editor, SPICE simulation, verification)
    • Experience with Cadence, Mentor and Tanner tools (an advantage)
    • Cell library design experience (an advantage)
    • Familiarity with digital design flow (an advantage)
    • Skill wizard & Unix geek, especially scripting
    • Knowledge of CMOS or TFT process technologies
    • A team player with good communication skills, experience in report writing and technical presentations.
    • Ability to work independently
    • A desire to work in a small but commercially orientated company
    • Willingness to work under pressure to tight deadlines

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    PragmatIC

    PragmatIC is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Process Engineer to join our expanding team working in our state-of-the-art production facility. The successful candidate will be experienced in PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process development in the micro-electronics field and be responsible for designing, implementing, controlling and optimising some of PragmatIC’s production processes to ensure the company can meet its business goals.

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