Job TitleDesign Engineer
s:Responsible for the Design Rule Check, Layout vs. Schematic checking and fix all PDV/EMIR/Noise/SigEM violations and errors. You may also do customization and implementation of top clocks and implement timing ECOs on high performance blocks. Specific job duties 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, and Customized Clock tree structure
Requirements:Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Work experience or academic coursework must have included: Knowledge of hardware design courses including VLSI design, digital integrated circuits, logic design, design for testing, computer architecture, and digital design automation; Knowledge of Static timing analysis, power and area estimation; Knowledge of major EDA tools/design flows using Cadence Innovus; Knowledge of advanced technology, Chip level integration, and wire editing, low-power implementation methodology; Experience in research projects or internship related to RTL coding, digital design and testing, physical implementation or design verification; Experience in TCL language programming; Experience complete Netlist-GDS P&R, signoff task; and Experience in block level implementation or chip integration and signoff
Work site: TSMC Technology, 2851 Junction Ave., San Jose, CA 95134, and various unanticipated work locations
Salary Range: $156,853 to $157,000 /year.
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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 Technology, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon TSMC Technology, Inc. obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.
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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 to $157,000 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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Established in 1987, TSMC is the world's first dedicated semiconductor foundry. As the founder and a leader of the Dedicated IC Foundry segment, TSMC has built its reputation by offering advanced and "More-than-Moore" wafer production processes and unparalleled manufacturing efficiency. From its inception, TSMC has consistently offered the foundry segment's leading technologies and TSMC COMPATIBLE® design services.
TSMC has consistently experienced strong growth by building solid partnerships with its customers, large and small. IC suppliers from around the world trust TSMC with their manufacturing needs, thanks to its unique integration of cutting-edge process technologies, pioneering design services, manufacturing productivity and product quality.
The company's total managed capacity reached above 9 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2015. TSMC operates three advanced 12-inch wafer fabs, four eight-inch wafer fabs, one six-inch wafer fab (fab 2) and two backend fabs (advanced backend fab 1 and 2). TSMC also manages two eight-inch fabs at wholly owned subsidiaries: WaferTech in the United States and TSMC China Company Limited. TSMC also obtains eight-inch wafer capacity from other companies in which the Company has an equity interest.
TSMC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) under ticker number 2330, and its American Depositary Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "TSM".
