Layout Designer-Knoxville,TN

Texas Instruments•Knoxville, TN

10d

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Layout Designer to develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and geometry provided by design engineering. The role involves creating and managing integrated circuit (IC) layouts from start to finish using CAD software, including floorplanning, designing, implementing, and verifying analog integrated circuits. The designer supports design engineers in meeting precision, speed, area, reliability, power, and ESD requirements, and works with PE/Packaging engineers to support reliable production capability and prepare data for fab hand-off, documentation, and archiving. The position collaborates with Analog and Digital design teams and the global layout design community. It includes applying manufacturing rules to create robust, area-efficient layouts; preparing specifications and verifying dimensions and artwork; checking compliance with Design Rule Checks (DRCs) and Electrical Rule Checks (ERCs); participating in design reviews; and creating design-flow automation. Texas Instruments will not sponsor applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Engineering or a related field of study, or a program certificate in Advanced IC Mask Layout Design.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of electrical circuits, including resistance, capacitance, voltage, and current.
Familiarity with Unix/Linux, Cadence Virtuoso, Assura LVS, and DRC.
Familiarity with semiconductor device physics, analog circuits and their layout sensitivities, and the IC production flow.
Working knowledge of layout-related matching techniques, parasitics, and routing impedances.
Ability to establish strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and processes.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Ability to take initiative and drive for results.

Responsibilities

Create and manage integrated circuit layouts from start to finish using CAD software.
Floorplan, design, implement, and verify analog integrated circuits.
Support design engineers in meeting precision, speed, area, reliability, power, and ESD requirements.
Work with PE/Packaging engineers to assure reliable production capability and proper data preparation for fab hand-off, documentation, and archive.
Collaborate with Analog and Digital design teams and the global layout design community.
Understand manufacturing rules and implement robust, area-efficient layouts.
Write layout specifications, check dimensions, and verify completed artwork.
Verify layout compliance with Design Rule Checks (DRCs) and Electrical Rule Checks (ERCs).
Participate in layout design reviews.
Create design-flow automation.