Senior Library Characterization Engineer
Position: Senior Library Characterization EngineerLocation: MalaysiaSalary:Up to USD2,760Job overview and responsibilityDevelop best-in-class library characterization production flow to meet advanced customers' requirement.
Responsible for timing and power characterization and generation of standard cell EDA views by implementing and maintaining cell characterization tools and flows for the most advanced silicon modeling methodologies.Support the "First Time Right" of IC Designs by ensuring high quality library deliverables.
Support liberty model accuracy validation.
Develop automatic QA flow including EM/IR and design checks.Work closely with the digital library team and support advanced circuit design and modeling, pushing the boundary of what is possible in power, performance, and area.Explore innovative modeling techniques for comprehending variation, layout-dependent effects, aging, simultaneous switching, etc.Release of digital libraries on our customers portal following X-FAB standards.Work in an international and globally distributed team of experts.Customer support for Static Timing Analysis and Signoff condition recommendations.Required skills and experiencesBachelor's Degree or higher in Electronics Engineering.At least 5 years of experience in digital design activity, specifically at least 2 years in library characterization with spice, internal tools, or commercial tools such as Liberate and static timing analysis with Primetime or Tempus.Understanding of digital standard cells, digital circuits & optimization for best-PPA.Understanding of Timing/Power characterization & modeling of Standard cell circuits.
Knowledge of industry standard hardware design CAD software and required standard cell design view generation and validation.Ideally, in-depth understanding of Liberty format (NLDM, CCS, CCSN) and transistor level spice simulation.
Hands-on experience running SPICE simulations and high sigma variation analysis.Knowledge of static timing, power, EMIR analysis using EDA tools.Good layout design knowledge & parasitic optimization in various types of layouts.Good communication skills – good level in English, written and spoken.Teamwork and collaboration skills, working within multi-national, multi-site team.Open, curious in new design implementation, integrity and friendly when engaging internal/external customers.Self-motivated, progressive attitude, and able to work independently with minimum supervision.Innovativeness, analytical skills and a structured way of working.Good problem-solving skills.Preferred skills and experiences
TCL, Perl, Python, and/or Shell scripting skills are a plus.Why Candidate should apply this positionYou will be part of the team developing state-of-the-art digital libraries allowing best-PPA digital design mainly dedicated for the automotive market.Relocation assistance for expat.Relocation allowance – 1 month of salary.Home passage – return trip tickets for employee, spouse, and kids to home country once a year.Children international education fee by employer.Career development and training.Work-life balance.International secondment program.Pension provisions.Bonus schemes.Health and prevention programs.Cafeteria and meal subsidy.Free parking.Hybrid working (1 day WFH per week).Report to
Global Manager based in France.Interview process
Interview with Team Lead/ Manager in Kuching and General Manager in EU (Can split into 2 separate interviews based on schedule).Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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