Create, manage, and verify analog integrated circuit layouts from schematics using CAD tools. Floorplan and implement layouts, ensure compliance with manufacturing rules, perform DRC and ERC checks, support design reviews, prepare data for fab handoff, and collaborate with design, packaging, and process engineering teams. The role also involves documentation, layout automation, and optimizing designs for precision, area, reliability, power, speed, and ESD requirements.
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Texas Instruments is currently seeking a Layout Designer to join the team. In this role, the responsibilities include the development and preparation of multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineering.
About the job
This position will require the creation and management of integrated circuit (IC) layouts from start to finish. Using CAD software, you will floorplan, design, implement and verify analog integrated circuits. You will support the design engineers to reach goals in precision, speed, area, reliability, power and ESD requirements. You will also work with PE/Packaging engineers to assure reliable production capability and proper data preparation for fab hand-off, documentation, and archive.
Some of your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Collaborating with Analog and Digital design teams and the global layout design community
- Understanding manufacturing rules and implementing layout to be robust and area-efficient
- Writing layout specifications, checking dimensions, and verifying completed art work
- Verifying that the layout is compliant with Design Rule Checks (DRCs) and Electrical Rule Checks (ERCs)
- Participating in layout design reviews
- Creating design flow automation
Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.
QualificationsMinimum requirements
- Associate's degree in Engineering or related field of study or program certificate in Advanced IC Mask Layout Design
- Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA
- Working knowledge of electrical circuits such as resistance, capacitance, voltage and current
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux, Cadence Virtuoso, Assura LVS, DRC
- Familiarity with semiconductor device physics, analog circuits and their layout sensitivities, and the IC production flow
- Working knowledge of layout-related matching techniques, parasitics, routing impedances
- Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Why TI?
- The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
- At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
Texas Instruments Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, United States
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