Circuit and Mask Design Engineer

North Carolina, Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27713, USA

The Circuit and Mask Design Engineer will be responsible for the layout/design and procurement of photolithography masks in support of Micross AIT’s post‑CMOS wafer processing technologies, including advanced interconnect (TSV, copper RDL, and wafer bumping) and IR emitter pixel fabrication. The die and wafer layouts will successfully interface with customer CMOS pads (or I/O’s) per customer specifications. Duties will include generating die layouts and wafer‑level layouts for review by the customer (internal or external), ordering lithography masks (Stepper reticles or contact aligner mask), and reviewing mask vendor data before vendor fabricates the masks.

As part of their training, the engineer is expected to become familiar with basic wafer processes in Micross AIT’s microfabrication facility (deposition, lithography, and etch) and how process biases may affect mask designs.

The Circuit and Mask Design Engineer will routinely interact with Program Managers, Engineering, Quality, as well as External Customers and Suppliers as needed, to provide outstanding design support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met!

• Die‑level and wafer‑level layouts for 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, and 300mm post‑CMOS wafer processing using L‑Edit
• Become familiar with Micross AIT’s wafer process biases
• Assist with development and design of interconnect in support of advanced packaging projects
• Support operation of semiconductor processing equipment
• Drive yield improvement through design

Job Qualifications:

• Associate, or BS in electrical engineering, or 3+ years of mask layout and design experience
• Good understanding of integrated circuit design and related device performance (electrical)
• Due to export control rules, must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Semiconductor wafer processing experience in a cleanroom environment is a plus.
• Understanding of designing for engineered products and packaging

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees;
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Skills:

• Good hands‑on lab skills, and good verbal and written communication skills
• PC proficiency and familiarity with mask layout software is a must
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Proactive self‑starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision and capacity to support multiple tasks with varying levels of complexity;
• Good organization, time management and prioritization skills are required

At Micross, our Core Values of integrity, communication, teamwork, quality and execution, self‑discipline and accountability are cultivated throughout all levels of the organization. Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and supports the needs of the community.

Micross provides competitive benefits including medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, vision, company paid basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with employer match, paid leave, vacation, holidays, generous tuition assistance, 529 College Savings, pet insurance, legal insurance, and a range of well‑being programs available.

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