Role and Responsibilities :

- Develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings of semiconductor devices based on schematics and related geometry provided by the design engineering team.

- Utilize CAD tools or other computerized equipment for layout design.

- Perform physical verification, including dimension checks, specification documentation, and validation of completed drawings, artwork, or digitized plots.

- Review and validate design layouts and detailed drawings to ensure compliance with design rules.

- Optimize layout area and routing to meet performance, power, and area constraints.

- Collaborate with circuit designers and CAD teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.

- Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality layout designs while meeting project timelines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience & Education:

- 1-3 years of experience in standard cell layout, analog, mixed-signal, and custom digital block designs in advanced CMOS processes.

- 3-5 years of overall experience in semiconductor layout design.

- Bachelor's (BE) or Master's (MTech) in Electrical, Electronics, or VLSI Engineering.

Technical Skills:

Standard Cell Layout Library Development - Proficient in developing and maintaining multiple standard cell libraries.

Physical Verification - Expertise in performing LVS, DRC, and antenna rule checks to ensure design accuracy.

Layout Fundamentals:

- Electro-migration

- Latch-up

- Coupling

- Crosstalk

- IR-drop

- Parasitic analysis

- Matching and shielding

- Understanding of Circuit Behavior:

- Impact of layout on circuit parameters such as speed, capacitance, power, and area.

Proficiency in EDA Tools : 

Cadence Virtuoso - Schematic Editor, Layout L, XL

Mentor Calibre - Verification tools

Device Matching & Reliability Considerations:

- Parasitic analysis

- Electro-migration

- Isolation techniques

Soft Skills & Additional Capabilities:

- Strong problem-solving skills in area, power, and performance optimization.

- Leadership & Mentorship - Ability to guide junior engineers, provide technical support, and review layout designs.

- Team Player - Ability to work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment.

- Strong Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication.

- Self-Motivated & Goal-Oriented - Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

- Skill coding and layout automation knowledge is a plus.