Mask Design Senior Process Engineer

Senior Engineer Physical/Mask Design/Layout

The brightest of the bright. Our scientists at TEL Technology Center, America, LLC, work to integrate new and innovative technology into the products and tools we currently have as well as develop new tools to streamline our current processes. We are a representation of TEL's world class technology enabling us to move to the forefront of today's marketplace. Utilizing original development strategies and processes has fully equipped us with the capability to provide unparalleled service systems that have been utilized on a global scale.

Role Overview:

As a layout / design engineer, you will be responsible for designing or sourcing test vehicle masks to support TEL business operations in our R&D facility in TTCA, Albany NY. You will be a key part of a dynamic team of integrators and enable fundamental R&D and process development across several technologies including Logic FEOL/MOL/BEOL, memory and 3DI.

Responsibilities:

Own layout design rules and content from project conception through conclusion:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand requirements and specifications for the layout and set design rules.
• Own test site roll out schedule from design to tape out phase.
• Define and create electrical test structures and whole die layout.
• Validate design through DRC and LVS to ensure layout accuracy and correctness.
• Organize accessory modules for integration including litho alignment mark, OVL mark, CDSEM box, inline measurement modules etc.
• Scribe line design with necessary accessory marks.
• Alignment tree validation
• Automatic pattern generation including dummy patterns etc.
• OPC, illumination condition and photoresist material planning.
• Providing necessary information for scanner recipe setup.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of layout projects.
• Keep up to date with the latest layout tools and techniques.

Maintain roadmap and cadence of test vehicle design and tape out aligning across TEL’s various stakeholders to ensure design pipeline and test vehicle adequately sustains business needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 7-10 years of related professional experience.
• Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5-7 years of experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys Custom Compiler.
• Experience with physical verification techniques
• Litho simulation skill is preferred.
• Scripting skills in PERL, python, or SKILL and familiarity with PNR flows considered an advantage, but not required
• Familiar with advanced logic and memory advanced process nodes, 3DI integration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to work across teams.
• Growth mindset

.Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 pounds. This position also requires 4 to 6 hours per day at a computer screen/keyboard.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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