Junior Layout Design Engineer (Trainee)

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Job Description:

The Automotive Solutions Group needs entry level computer draftsman interested in learning mask design for advanced analog and mixed-signal ICs. You will work as a team with layout designers and engineers, local and/or globally to complete full chip projects. 

Responsibilities include all aspects of IC mask design from creating full chip floor plans, planning schedules, hookup, and verification to tape out. On the job training provided to develop your skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Comfortable with computers and working on a computer continuously as a full-time job.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good puzzle solving skills

• Good spatial awareness skills

• Eager to learn with strong memory retention skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Accepting of change that comes from innovation

• Detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent (General Education Diploma).

• At least eighteen years old.

• Computer programming / coding a plus

Key learning objectives of the program:

• Use Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL editor

• Generate high-quality placements.

• Carefully and methodically route sub-cells and blocks.

• Basic Power Fet metallization.

• LVS, DRC, Latchup and Antenna Verification using Calibre

• Gain ability to work on layouts independently.

• Basic proficiency using Linux

What are the key competencies required to be successful on the program?

• Comfortable with computers and working on a computer continuously as a full-time job.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good puzzle solving skills

• Good spatial awareness skills

• Eager to learn with strong memory retention skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to embrace change

• Detail-oriented

• Schedule meetings with SLD’s to ask questions and gain knowledge

• Spend time studying things you need to understand

Length of the program

6-month training period with a purpose of progressing in the Layout Career Path.

What training will be provided?

A class-style setting and seating arrangement with assignments and exams to show retention of learning. Multiple mentors to help give a well-rounded learning experience. Exams will not test beyond what has been taught.

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