Design Engineer (7099)

Job Title: Design Engineer

Job Descriptions: Responsible for the Design Rule Check, Layout versus Schematic checking and fix all PDV/EMIR/Noise/SigEM violations and errors. Perform customization and implementation of top clocks and implement timing ECOs on high performance blocks. Perform floorplan, place and route. Report to Senior Manager of Advanced Chip implementation team at its San Jose Design Center, San Jose, CA and join a team of engineers dedicated to pushing the envelope for the world’s leading semiconductor company. Specific responsibilities include: DRC/LVS/ERC/ANTENNA analysis and clean up; Floorplan analysis and congestion solution; Power IR/EM analysis and fix; Signal EM/Noise analysis and fix; Physical verification sign off; Implement ECOs for timing closure; Customized Clock tree structure; and Perform floorplan, place and route.

Requirements: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Work experience or academic background must have included: Hardware design including, digital integrated circuits, logic design, design for testing, and digital design automation; knowledge of major EDA tools and design flows from schematics to layout design and from schematics to synthesis to layout flows using Innovus and Virtuoso schematics and layout tools; Experience in Perl/TCL language programming. Additional information: This position is for a roving employee who will work at 2851 Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA 95134 and various unanticipated locations. The role requires team members work in and around cities located in Santa Clara County, California. Approximately 95% of the work will be performed at the customer's site in Sunnyvale, CA 94085, and depending on the customer's location. The remaining 5% will be based at the San Jose, CA office located at 2851 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95134. This role is part of the onsite team for the C651 project, the project is based at the customer's site. Additional specific locations depend on the customer’s site, but all work is within Santa Clara County. Relocation is not required. The occupation does not require national or international travel 

Work site: TSMC Technology, Inc., 2851 Junction Ave., San Jose, CA 95134, and various unanticipated locations.

Salary Range: $156,853 to $157,800/year.

Company Description  

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology

TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.

In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, TSMC North America may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals.  All employment is contingent upon TSMC North America obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.

Diversity statement

TSMC North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at G_Accomodations@tsmc.com. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Pay Transparency / Benefits statement

At TSMC, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role typically pays a base salary between $156,853 /year to $157,800 /year. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range. Factors that influence pay include the individual's skills, qualifications, education, experience and the position level and location.  TSMC’s total compensation package consists of market competitive pay, allowances, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We also offer extensive development opportunities and programs.

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