IC Layout Engineer

Join Nexperia and connect your unique talents and passion to your goals for a fulfilling career with growth and reward. We are a global semiconductor manufacturer with a highly skilled and diverse workforce of over 15,000 employees from over 50 countries worldwide. Every electronic design in the world can be made complete with Nexperia products. 

Nexperia R&D Malaysia is the research and development (R&D) center of Nexperia, a global semiconductor company that specializes in the design and production of discrete semiconductors, MOSFETs, and analog & logic ICs. We are in Penang and focusing on developing new semiconductor products & improving existing products for our company’s global market.

By focusing on R&D and developing advanced semiconductor solutions, we are playing a critical role in Nexperia's global operations by driving innovation and helping the company to stay at the forefront of the technology & semiconductor industry.

To meet the customer’s evolving needs, our engineers are dedicated to develop cutting-edge semiconductor solution via advanced design tools and methodologies to create innovative products that deliver high performance, reliability, efficiency and quality.

Nevertheless, we are also committed to provide a positive and supportive environment for our employees. We offer competitive compensation packages, health and wellness programs, on-the-job training, and career development opportunities. As well as promotes work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements and various employee engagement initiatives.

Together be part of something bigger, only at Nexperia

What you will do 

• Participate from sub-blocks up through chip top-level floor planning and full chip routing from scratch.  
• Perform layout verification (such as LVS, DRC & others) and troubleshooting the results. 
• Very good hands on experience in the IC layout device matching techniques, high speed shielding, ESD and I/O placement and validation as well to have acquired broader knowledge in handling high voltage devices 
• Able to work with Architect, design lead, designers and layout engineers to achieve the full chip integration, place and route, top level verification, and tape out. 
• Responsible for layout optimization, post layout extraction and parasitic analysis as well to supervise the layout team on projects focusing on the area of Analog and Mixed Signal circuits by ensuring the chip meets the desired area, performance, and power. 
• Specific technical expertise is desired in a broad range of process technologies from Bipolar, CMOS and DMOS (BCD) including FinFETs, and complex, high-performance analog circuits and logic layout. 
• To work closely with cross functional team to understand design requirements and constraints to deliver best in class products. 
• Proactively look for continuous improvement opportunities in the complete layout flow methodologies (flow, layout, and design) as well to develop accurate mask layout design schedules and resource estimates. 

What you will need 

• PhD/Master/Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Micro Electronics/Physics with excellent technical background in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design environment. 
• Junior Engineer - 2 to 4 years of experience
• Senior Engineer – 5 to 7 years of experience 
• Hands on experience in analog layout from scratch for a number of design blocks etc: Analog Switch/Bandgap/Current mirrors/Power Management blocks/Charge-pump/PLL/ADC/DAC/LDO and ESD requirements. 
• Possess strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills in physical layout development work. 
• Experience in Cadence layout (Virtuoso, VXL), Synopsis tools and Calibre verification (ERC, DRS, LVS) preferred. 
• Experience on Bipolar, CMOS and DMOS (BCD) process technologies preferred. 
• Comprehensive understanding of the target process to balance layout and design needs, e.g. crosstalk, RC delay, electro-migration, IR drop, self-heating, shielding, matching, guard rings and latch up.  
• A team player with good communication skill and strong organizational skill as well to work independently 
• Proficiency in PERL, TCL or PHYTON scripting is a plus 
• Active learning, taking advice and seeking feedback for personal development  

Why work for us?

At Nexperia, we offer comprehensive compensation and benefits package tailored to your individual needs, including:

• Competitive compensation and benefits: we offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits packages to our employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Career development opportunities: We provide various career development opportunities, including training programs, mentoring, and leadership development programs, to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers.
• Work-life balance: We recognizes the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options, to its employees in Malaysia.
• Employee engagement initiatives: We have various employee engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities, social events, and employee recognition programs, to promote a positive work culture and enhance employee morale.
• Health and wellness programs: We promote employee health and wellness through various on-site programs to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance from the perspective of physical and mentality.

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