Senior Engineer II - Physical Design

## Senior Engineer II
- Physical Design Apply locations:
AZ
- Chandler time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R1729-26

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** Microchip’s DSPIC Business Unit is seeking a skilled and experienced Physical Design Engineer to join our global DSPIC Physical Design team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the successful execution of microcontrollers and microcontroller-based SOC designs, delivering the next generation of hierarchical, low power, mixed signal microcontroller solutions.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Implement complex mixed signal, low power designs using state-of-the-art FLASH process technologies.
* Work independently and efficiently on assigned project responsibilities, from new design exploration through delivery of GDS (netlist to GDSII flow) and Metal-only ECO implementation.
* Provide Physical Design support for test chip shuttles, including development work associated with new concepts and flow.
* Develop and enhance Physical Design flow and methodology, including comprehensive documentation.
* Conduct power integrity and reliability analysis, ensuring robust sign-off for all designs.
** Detailed Job function:
*** Conduct floorplan exploration and optimization for accurate die size estimation.
* Perform power domain and voltage area-based floor planning, including power grid planning and implementation.
* Execute placement and optimization with a focus on timing, area, and power efficiency.
* Manage clock tree synthesis, balancing, and debugging to ensure robust clock distribution.
* Drive post-route timing optimization and timing closure to meet design specifications.
* Perform timing and signal integrity analysis at both chip and block levels.
* Ability to lead chip and block level physical implementation activities.
* Develop and refine physical design flow and methodology for improved efficiency and quality.
* Conduct physical verification, including DRC (Design Rule Check) and LVS (Layout Versus Schematic).
* Ensure IR drop and electromigration (EM) signoff for reliable power delivery.
* Implement timing and metal-only ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) as needed.
* Interface with internal and external IP teams, as well as CAD vendors, to resolve technical issues.
* Collaborate closely with synthesis,…