Engineer - Frame Engineering
Core
Engineer supporting tape out operations, frame design, and process improvements for semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Frame Engineering Engineer (Tape Out)
Builds
Chip tape-out support, frame structures, and manufacturing automation workflows
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Chip fabrication
Required skills
Unix shell scripting, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), structured problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, process documentation, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Cadence Mask Compose, Virtuoso environment, SKILL Programming, Device Layout Knowledge, project management
Technologies
Unix, Cadence Mask Compose, Virtuoso, SKILL
Responsibilities
Facilitate technology frame requirements and generate frame structures for chips; Execute ad-hoc changes and prioritize work queues; Decide on escalation or rejection of tape out support issues; Collaborate with FAB and TD teams to improve efficiencies and reduce cycle time; Assess business processes and suggest automation opportunities; Ensure processes are documented with failure mode assessments and mitigation plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC