Sr Staff CAD Engineer

Empower Semiconductor • Milpitas, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

You are an experienced CAD/Engineering Services professional looking to make a significant contribution to a dynamic R&D organization. You bring a strong foundation of expertise and knowledge of power IC products and you seek to apply it at a company that is pushing the boundaries of physics in their groundbreaking innovations. At Empower Semiconductors, in Milpitas, CA, we seek to “empower” a CAD Engineer to bring new products over the goal line and into manufacturability. You will be responsible for day-to-day CAD activities, and must be capable of working independently, defining technical direction, be self-motivated and a collaborative team player. This is a chance to have a missions critical and high visibility impact on a game changing product and to grow your career.

Requirements

• BS/MS in computer science, engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years CAD Management experience
• Proven track record managing EDA licensing, PDKs and network infrastructure
• Proven track record working with external semiconductor fabs, direct and recent experience with TSMC, Global foundries or Samsung fabs would be a distinct advantage.
• Simulator experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form
• Strong resource and project management, organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Select, maintain and manage best in class CAD/EDA tools for mixed signal IC design, PCB design.
• License and library/PDK management for a growing team of high performing design and layout engineers
• Document and update design flow / process for all CAD activities, support ISO and other industry / customer audits
• Organize training for immediate and extended teams as required to enhance the groups capabilities and efficiency over time.
• Take on hands-on tasks on CAD whenever bandwidth allows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees