Texas Instruments

RET Layout/Mask Engineer

Texas Instruments$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Proficient with EDA layout tools (Cadence, Synopsys) and scripting languages like Python, SKILL, or Perl
  • Over 5 years of experience in Layout/Mask design

Responsibilities

  • Create layouts for lithography/etch wafer processes setup and evaluation
  • Collaborate with fabrication engineers for defining specifications
  • Modify test features based on design rules or existing layouts
  • Develop layouts for OPC testing and calibration with other RET engineers
  • Maintain measurement coordinate locations for reticle measurement
  • Work with various teams to create layout placement rules
  • Automate the layout production processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment across teams and technologies
  • Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technology projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) Layout Engineer, you will architect new TI products and make our customers' visions a reality. You will define, design, model, implement, and document analog, digital, and RF integrated circuits (ICs).

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Create layouts for setup, evaluation, and monitor of lithography/etch wafer processes.
    • Work with fabrication process engineering and integration teams to determine specifications.
    • Use design rules and/or existing layouts to create/modify test features.
    • Maintain a list of measurement coordinate locations.
    • Support and interaction for all fabs and technologies required.
  • Create layouts for OPC development/monitor.
    • Work with other RET engineers on layout and floor plan of test reticles for OPC model calibration and recipe development.
    • Work with RET engineers to layout scribe modules for OPC model calibration/testing.
  • Create layouts for reticle measurement and disposition.
    • Work with other RET engineers and the PDK team to define specifications.
    • Maintain a list of measurement coordinate locations.
    • Work with RET, scribe, and design teams to create rules for layout placement.
  • Develop and implement automation for producing layouts.


Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry or related degree
  • Proficiency with EDA layout tools (Cadence suite, Synopsys, etc.) and scripting (e.g., Python, SKILL, Perl)
  • 5+ years of experience in Layout/Mask design.


Preferred qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in design or PDK development with direct experience at a semiconductor company
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for cross-team collaboration
  • Experience working with PG flows
  • Strong lithography knowledge
  • OPC experience


About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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