As an IR Drop Engineer, you will be responsible for analysing and optimizing the power distribution network in integrated circuits (ICs) to ensure minimal voltage drops and reliable performance. Your role will involve collaborating with design and verification teams to identify potential issues related to voltage drop, electromigration, and power integrity. The primary goal is to enhance the overall power delivery system within the IC, ensuring it meets performance, reliability, and power efficiency requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Power Delivery Network Analysis:

- Conduct detailed analysis of the power delivery network in IC designs to identify and mitigate potential IR drop issues.

- Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies to simulate and analyze power distribution, ensuring optimal power integrity.

Collaboration with Design Teams:

- Work closely with IC design teams to understand the circuit architecture and power consumption characteristics.

- Provide recommendations for layout and design changes to enhance power distribution and minimize IR drop.

Voltage Drop Analysis:

- Perform voltage drop analysis to ensure that power is distributed uniformly across the IC, avoiding excessive voltage drops that may impact functionality.

Electromigration Analysis:

- Evaluate the risk of electromigration in the power distribution network and propose design enhancements to mitigate potential issues.

Tool Development and Automation:

- Develop and implement scripts or automation tools to streamline the IR drop analysis process, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Tools : Redhawk, Voltus

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

- Strong understanding of semiconductor devices, integrated circuit design, and power delivery systems.

- Proficiency in using industry-standard EDA tools for power analysis.

- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation.

- Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation tools and methodologies.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.