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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Layout Engineer to join our engineering team. As a Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the physical layout of integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of our electronic products.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with circuit designers, verification engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure that layouts meet all design specifications, electrical requirements, and industry standards. You will use advanced electronic design automation (EDA) tools to create layouts that are both space-efficient and compliant with design rules. Your ability to interpret complex schematics and translate them into accurate physical representations is essential.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in IC or PCB layout design. You should be familiar with industry-standard tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, or Altium Designer. A deep understanding of design rules, parasitic extraction, and layout-versus-schematic (LVS) checks is crucial.
This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication skills are also important, as you will be working with cross-functional teams across different stages of the product development lifecycle.
If you are passionate about electronics and enjoy the challenge of creating efficient and reliable layouts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
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- Collaborate with circuit designers to interpret schematics
- Ensure layouts meet electrical and manufacturing requirements
- Perform DRC, LVS, and parasitic extraction checks
- Optimize layouts for performance, area, and power consumption
- Use EDA tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Altium
- Document layout designs and maintain version control
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback
- Support manufacturing and testing teams during product development
- Troubleshoot and resolve layout-related issues
Requirements
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- 2+ years of experience in IC or PCB layout design
- Proficiency with EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, Mentor Graphics)
- Strong understanding of DRC, LVS, and parasitic extraction
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with version control systems
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Potential interview questions
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- Can you describe a challenging layout project you worked on?
- How do you ensure your layouts meet design rules?
- What steps do you take to optimize layout performance?
- Have you worked with both IC and PCB layouts?
- How do you handle layout-versus-schematic mismatches?
- What is your experience with parasitic extraction?
- How do you collaborate with circuit designers and verification teams?
- What techniques do you use to minimize layout area?
- How do you stay updated with industry standards and tools?
