Layout Engineer

Roles and responsibilities:

• Frame the layout schedule, effort estimation, risk and mitigation plan of layout activities for all layout engineers in the project
• Work closely with designers to understand the architecture and key requirements for the IC
• Strike right balance of area, performance and schedule during layout development by collaborating with design, packaging and process teams
• Work closely with Process development team to carry out PDK, P-cell and Design rule updates
• Work closely with Packaging engineer to develop custom lead-frames for various packages
• Analysis and closure of Electro Migration, Thermal gradients, ESD/LU performance and layout parasitic
• Routinely develop test vehicles for new process & package technology development
• Mentor and guide junior layout engineers/contract engineers, review their work and provide feedback to meet the quality and schedule norms
• Responsible for the final layout which meets the design expectations and layout checklist.
• Identify improvements needed in process/ quality/ cycle time and take up necessary initiatives