Lead Physical Design Engineer

NXP

Multiple Locations
Power integrity (ir drop) analysis
Floor planning and power grid design
Place and route implementation
We are seeking a highly experienced PDN Engineer for iMCU & Connectivity to lead and contribute to the physical design and implementation of complex, high-performance semiconductor integrated circuits

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a highly experienced PDN Engineer for iMCU & Connectivity to lead and contribute to the physical design and implementation of complex, high-performance semiconductor integrated circuits.
  • This role involves driving technical solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the timely delivery of cutting-edge products within NXP's diverse portfolio.
  • The engineer will collaborate closely with architecture, RTL design, DFT, and package teams to ensure seamless integration and successful product delivery.

Matching Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced PDN Engineer for iMCU & Connectivity to lead and contribute to the physical design and implementation of complex, high-performance semiconductor integrated circuits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Power integrity (IR drop) analysis
  • Floor planning and power grid design
  • Place and route implementation
  • Clock tree synthesis and timing closure
  • Physical verification (DRC/LVS/Antenna)
  • Expertise with Cadence Innovus and Synopsys Fusion Compiler
  • Proficiency in scripting languages for automation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Evaluation of new EDA tools and technologies
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience or Master's with 8+ years
  • Working knowledge on advanced tech nodes 16ff and below
  • Extensive experience in back-end implementation tasks
  • Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools
  • Strong knowledge of power analysis and optimisation techniques
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Tcl, Python, Perl)

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