Introduction: 

As a Design Enablement Engineer, you will be a member of the Design Enablement Team responsible for developing design components for Process Design Kits (PDK). 

Job Role: 

• Develop and maintain DFM rule decks focused on manufacturability, yield enhancement, and reliability requirements. 

• Collaborate with Process Integration, Technology Development, Physical Verification, and Design Services teams to define and deploy new DFM methodologies. 

• Develop, validate, and release density and fill solutions for new and existing PDKs.  

•  Support multiple PDK releases and ensure timely delivery aligned with technology schedules.  

• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive DFM and Fill QA methodologies, test plans, and validation suites to ensure accuracy, robustness, and quality of DFM and Fill deliverables. 

• Collaborate with EDA tool vendors to support DFM and Fill verification, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvements. 

• Investigate and resolve customer-reported issues related to DFM and Fill PDK components, ensuring timely and effective solutions. 

• Develop scripts and automation infrastructure to improve productivity and reduce development cycle time. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for PDK release quality and efficiency. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent 

• Fundamental knowledge in the semiconductor field. 

• Verbal and written communication skills in English. 

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, Bash...) is considered an advantage. 

• Knowledge in ML or GenAI is a great advantage 

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, global team environment. 

• BS + 2-4 years of experience or 
  MS + 1-3 year 
  PhD + 0-1 year 

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