Design Engineer I

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

2d

About The Position

The Design Engineer I will be part of the design services team at the University of Arkansas’ Multi-User Silicon Carbide (MUSiC) Research and Fabrication Facility. This position will focus on several key aspects of silicon carbide (SiC) circuit design interacting with internal and external users which are likely to include those from universities, industry, and government labs. The tasks will involve all aspects of design and fabrication readiness including but not limited to: design, verification, and characterization of standard libraries and test structures, implementation and support of process design kits (PDKs), and reticle compilation and mask generation. The successful candidate must be familiar with analog, mixed-signal and digital design principles and methods, electronic design automation tools for IC design such as those from Cadence and Siemens, familiarity with test and measurement methods and equipment for benchtop IC testing. It would be desirable to have basic knowledge of power semiconductor devices for layout and PDK generation in power semiconductor device processes. Knowledge of silicon IC design is a fundamental requirement with SiC IC design experience desirable. This is a customer-facing position that will directly interact with users/subscribers to the MUSiC fabrication processes. As such the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and patience for teaching the fundamentals of SiC design and fabrication to prospective users. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in computer, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in engineering relating to work performed in silicon IC circuit design
• At least one year of experience in a customer facing role teaching or mentoring IC design skills
• At least two years of experience with 2D design software packages
• At least two years of experience with design rule checks and run set generation
• US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• basic knowledge of power semiconductor devices for layout and PDK generation in power semiconductor device processes.
• SiC IC design experience desirable.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level