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SkyWater Technology · 2 days ago

OPC / DFM Principal Engineer

Bloomington, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$132K/yr - $198K/yr

10+ years exp

SkyWater Technology is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, committed to improving lives through innovative technologies. They are seeking an OPC / DFM Principal Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in establishing improved design methods focused on Optical Proximity Correction and Design for Manufacturability, contributing significantly to ASIC development projects.

AerospaceManufacturingService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Development of a comprehensive strategy for implementing DFM and OPC at 130, 90 and 65 nm platforms, with eventual extension to 45 nm and below

Implementation of the DFM/OPC strategy through successful Physical Verification (PV) methods using state-of-the-art PV methods, for example using Mentor Calibre tools

Development of the OPC models required to enable correct their correct application, and subsequent fab processing of sub-wavelength features at both 248nm and 193nm lithography nodes

Provide technical support for customers using SkyWater PDK’s, as needed, to ensure successful designs using OPC and DFM methods through product mask generation and tapeout steps

Work closely with design, layout, and process engineers to understand and incorporate technology requirements into the OPC models and PDKs

Qualification

Optical Proximity CorrectionDesign for ManufacturabilityPhysical Verification toolsModel-based OPC methodsTechnical writingCustomer facing experienceVerbal communication