UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 6 hours ago
Design Engineer I
Fayetteville
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$86K/yr - $86K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Arkansas is a leading research institution, and they are seeking a Design Engineer I to join their Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility. This role will focus on various aspects of silicon carbide circuit design, including design, verification, and characterization, while also providing support to internal and external users.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Design Engineer I will be part of the design services team at the University of Arkansas’ Multi-User Silicon Carbide (MUSiC) Research and Fabrication Facility
This position will focus on several key aspects of silicon carbide (SiC) circuit design interacting with internal and external users which are likely to include those from universities, industry, and government labs
The tasks will involve all aspects of design and fabrication readiness including but not limited to: design, verification, and characterization of standard libraries and test structures, implementation and support of process design kits (PDKs), and reticle compilation and mask generation
The successful candidate must be familiar with analog, mixed-signal and digital design principles and methods, electronic design automation tools for IC design such as those from Cadence and Siemens, familiarity with test and measurement methods and equipment for benchtop IC testing
It would be desirable to have basic knowledge of power semiconductor devices for layout and PDK generation in power semiconductor device processes
Knowledge of silicon IC design is a fundamental requirement with SiC IC design experience desirable
This is a customer-facing position that will directly interact with users/subscribers to the MUSiC fabrication processes
As such the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and patience for teaching the fundamentals of SiC design and fabrication to prospective users
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in computer, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least two years of experience in engineering relating to work performed in silicon IC circuit design
At least one year of experience in a customer facing role teaching or mentoring IC design skills
At least two years of experience with 2D design software packages
At least two years of experience with design rule checks and run set generation
US citizenship required
Preferred
Basic knowledge of power semiconductor devices for layout and PDK generation in power semiconductor device processes
SiC IC design experience
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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