Engineer Tapeout Engineering

Title: Engineer - Tapeout Engineering

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction:

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is looking for a highly motivated Tapeout Operations Engineer to work in the Global Tapeout and Mask Organization, based in Bangalore. The successful candidate will work with 100% quality and minimal cycle time in mind. This role requires a close working relationship with internal teams: Frame Design, Product Management, Release, Manufacturing, Field Application Engineers, Application Engineers, Customer Engineering, Sales, Process Design Kit (PDK), Process Integration and Yield (PI / YE), DRC Review Board (DRB) etc. Candidates also work on Tapeout Logistics of various PE Accounts of TLI Engineers and help them facilitate the work seamlessly with Foundry Customers to provide exceptional tapeout services in the increasingly complex and competitive world of wafer manufacturing. Critical duties include providing DRC services, debug DRC failures, submissions of design waivers and reviews, performing PE logistics setups and reviews. A Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced and quickly evolving team environment. The candidate must help on Automation work initiated by TLI engineers and on Continuous Improvement Projects such as TAT Efficiency. 

Your Job:

• Interact with ​​other GF Internal Teams such as Frame and Fab Integration Engineers to provide DRC services, Step plan ​/ Frame​ and waiver solutions / options to Customers.
• Understand the Design Manuals and release notes of the DRC package.
• Assist Fab, Field Engineers and Customer on DRC queries.
• Support Fab on ad-hoc DRC request during tapeout.
• Collaborate with Worldwide TLI and DTM Leadership Teams to develop and Implement work improvement methods or methodologies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times.
• Strong ability to learn and explore new technologies, opportunities, and continuous improvement.

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree (MS / M.Tech) or Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Electronics Engineering, VLSI, Microelectronics or Semiconductor Industry related Engineering or Physical Science from a reputed institution or university 
• Work Flexibility Demands – Available in unsociable hours throughout the year.

• Years of Experience: New College Graduate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Semiconductor Process or Layout Design Engineering 
• Familiar with EDA Physical Verification tools from Mentor Graphics, Cadence, or Synopsys.
• Scripting skills in Perl, Tcl/Tk, Python and Linux shell.
• Exceptional Spoken and Written Proficiency in English
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong ability to learn and explore new technologies, opportunities, and continuous improvement. 
• Should be flexible as a Team Player and motivated as an Individual Contributor 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Data analysis, deriving metrics and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with both external and internal customers at all levels and from various cultural backgrounds and geographies.

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