Lead Physical Design Engineer

NXP USA INC.

Power integrity ir drop sna em analysis
Floor planning power grid design place route
Static timing analysis sta across corners modes
This role leads the physical design and implementation of complex, high-performance semiconductor integrated circuits for NXP's iMCU and Connectivity portfolio

Job Summary

  • This role leads the physical design and implementation of complex, high-performance semiconductor integrated circuits for NXP's iMCU and Connectivity portfolio.
  • The engineer is responsible for driving technical solutions, defining methodologies, and ensuring timely delivery of cutting-edge products through comprehensive power and timing analysis.
  • Candidates must possess extensive experience in back-end implementation tasks including low power strategies, PDN design, and full flow ownership from floor planning to physical verification.

Matching Summary

This role leads the physical design and implementation of complex, high-performance semiconductor integrated circuits for NXP's iMCU and Connectivity portfolio.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Power integrity IR drop SNA EM analysis
  • Floor planning power grid design place route
  • Static timing analysis STA across corners modes
  • Low power implementation UPF CPF clock gating
  • Physical verification DRC LVS Antenna checks
  • Tcl Python Perl scripting for automation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineers and cross-functional collaboration
  • Evaluating new EDA tools for efficiency
  • Knowledge of advanced tech nodes 16ff and below
  • Understanding of semiconductor device physics and DFM
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience or Master's with 8+ years
  • Expert proficiency with Cadence Innovus Synopsys Fusion Compiler ICC2
  • Experience with Ansys RedHawk PowerSI for power analysis
  • Solid understanding of process technology effects and DFM/DFY

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