About the team
This position is on TI’s Advanced Technology Development (ATD) Mask Technology and Pattern Generation (MTPG) team.
We support mask building, reticle generation, scribe array generation, layout generation & verification methodologies.
Tapeout Engineer
Seeking motivated Tapeout engineer
- Supporting product and test chip PG’s across various technologies at TI
Job description:
- Conversion of product or technology development test chip layouts (LAFF, GDS) into fracture data
- Preparing mask orders for shipment to vendors and managing the integrity and archival of data that is generated through this process. (Mask Data Preparation)
- generate reticle floorplan databases
- Drive automations for use in the PG/Tapeout process.
- Collaborate with & guide various teams within Advanced Technology Development (process development, PDK), EDA and business units to ensure the necessary information is available to complete the PG process.
- Ensure consistent application of methodologies and best practices
Required Key Skills
- Understanding of Layout and basics of fabrication process (FEOL/BEOL)
- Knowledge of Mask data tools like Cadence Virtuoso, (Pegasus designrev / Mentor calibredrv
- Maintain a high standard for cycle time and quality
Educational Qualifications
Bachelors / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field with (2-5) years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
About Us
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
Skills Required
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
- 2-5 years of hardware engineering or related work experience
- Understanding of layout and basics of fabrication process (FEOL/BEOL)
- Knowledge of mask data tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Pegasus DesignRev, Mentor Calibre
- Experience with mask data preparation, fracture generation and handling LAFF/GDS data
- Ability to maintain high standards for cycle time and quality
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