Layout Designer- Dallas,TX

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Layout Designer to develop and prepare multidimensional layouts and detailed drawings of semiconductor devices based on schematics and geometry supplied 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 collaborates with PE and Packaging engineers to support reliable production, fab hand-off data preparation, documentation, and archiving. The position is based in Dallas, Texas. Texas Instruments will not sponsor visa or work authorization applications 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.
Working knowledge of electrical circuits, including resistance, capacitance, voltage, and current.

Nice To Haves

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.
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Analog and Digital design teams and the global layout design community.
Understand manufacturing rules and implement layouts that are robust and area-efficient.
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.
Create, manage, floorplan, design, implement, and verify analog IC layouts using CAD software.
Support design engineers in meeting precision, speed, area, reliability, power, and ESD requirements.
Work with PE and Packaging engineers to ensure reliable production capability and appropriate fab hand-off data preparation, documentation, and archiving.