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Mask Layout Designer, Staff

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering

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In short

QT Technologies Ireland Limited is seeking a Staff Mask Layout Designer in Cork, Ireland. The role involves developing block, macro, or chip level layouts and floorplans, applying knowledge of design manuals and electronic principles. Responsibilities include conducting analyses, tests, and verifying designs using tools like Cadence and LVS, while collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure project specifications are met.

Responsibilities

  • Develops block, macro, or chip level layouts and floorplans according to project requirements, specifications, and design schematics.
  • Applies understanding of design manuals, established processes, layout elements, and basic electronic principles to create accurate designs.
  • Conducts analyses, tests, and verifies designs using different tools and techniques to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Stays abreast of new verification methods.
  • Works with multiple internal and external stakeholders to align on projects, provide updates, and resolve issues.
  • Reads and interprets moderately complex project requirements, specifications, and schematics.
  • Independently builds block level to macro level layouts and floorplans based on understanding of layout techniques, design elements, and electronic principles.
  • Adheres to established guidelines, processes, design rule manuals, and checklists.
  • Tests and validates block level or macro level designs against specifications using layout and verification tools (e.g., Cadence, LVS, rmap) to identify and resolve errors.
  • Gathers information and conducts analyses and sign-off to identify where an issue has occurred; troubleshoots and debugs moderately complex technical issues.
  • Identifies and recommends ways to improve or automate processes and practices.
  • Maintains up-to-date awareness of industry trends and developments related to mask layout tools and techniques.
  • Adapts to significant changes and setbacks to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables; helps team members do the same.
  • Collaborates with engineers, team members, and other stakeholders to align on needs, share status updates, and troubleshoot issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
  • Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
  • 4+ years of experience using layout design and verification tools (e.g., cadence, LVS, rmap).
  • 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in a specific relevant technology (e.g., FINFET, CMOS, GATE ARRAY).
  • 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design).
  • 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
  • 1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

Benefits

  • Salary, stock and performance related bonus
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Employee stock purchase scheme
  • Matching pension scheme
  • Education Assistance
  • Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
  • Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
  • Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
  • Bicycle purchase scheme
  • Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

4 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Cork, Ireland

Qualification

Bachelor, Diploma, No Formal Education

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