Mask Design Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Staff Mask Design Engineer to join a highly skilled layout organization working on Analog and Mixed-Signal ICs for Automotive applications. The role involves defining, developing, and delivering high-quality, manufacturable IC layouts using industry-standard technologies and tools.

The successful candidate will contribute at block and Chip top level, lead layout activities, collaborate closely with design and cross-functional teams, and ensure robust physical implementation that meets performance, reliability, and quality requirements.

The purpose of this role is to deliver robust, high-quality physical layouts for complex analog and mixed-signal ICs, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and on-time delivery, while contributing to layout methodology, team capability, and continuous improvement.

• Implementing physical layouts for Automotive Business Line products at IP, block, and/or Chip Top level.
• Driving and delivering floor planning activities for blocks and top-level designs.
• Participating in power supply strategy definition and signal distribution between blocks.
• Delivering analog and mixed-signal layout blocks and contributing to top-level floorplan strategy.
• Applying state-of-the-art layout techniques for device matching, parasitic reduction, ESD protection, latch-up prevention, and yield optimization.
• Executing and signing off physical verification flows, including DRC, LVS, ERC, DFM, and parasitic extraction (PEX).
• Working according to Analog-on-Top and Mixed-Signal-on-Top layout methodologies.
• Attending relevant project and design reviews, reporting progress, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Collaborating closely with design, verification, CAD, and technology teams to minimize rework and resolve physical implementation issues.
• Identifying root causes and proposing solutions for issues observed during first silicon or prototype evaluation.
• Contributing to design-for-quality, ensuring layouts are verified, validated, and suitable for long-term reliability and zero-defect goals.
• Leading layout team activities, including task planning, execution, and knowledge sharing.
• Participating in and contributing to training activities, technical documentation, and layout guidelines.
• Taking a proactive role in personal development, continuous learning, and methodology improvement.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Microelectronics Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in Analog and Mixed-Signal IC layout design.
• Proven experience delivering complex layouts at IP, block, and Chip Top level.
• Experience in automotive or safety-critical semiconductor products is highly desirable.

• Strong expertise in analog layout techniques, including:
  • Floor planning and top-level integration
  • Device matching and symmetry
  • Parasitic management
  • Latch-up prevention and ESD protection
• Solid understanding of electronics, semiconductor physics, and fabrication processes.
• Hands-on expertise with layout and verification tools, including:
  • Cadence Virtuoso / Virtuoso XL (OA, PVS)
  • Mentor Graphics Calibre (DRC, LVS, PEX, DFM)
  • R3D and related parasitic extraction tools
• Experience with advanced CMOS BCD technologies
• Experience using Mixed-Signal-on-Top (MSoT) flows
• Ability to define and execute advanced floorplan strategies

• Strong team player, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multisite, multicultural environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to propose innovative and pragmatic solutions.
• Strong focus on quality, reliability, and on-time delivery.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel if required.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams including design, test, program management, and quality.

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