Integrated Circuit (IC) Package Design and Layout Engineer

200 NeoCity Wy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, USA ● 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA Req #1577
Monday, December 30, 2024
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Position Summary:  

SkyWater Technology is hiring an Integrated Circuit (IC) Package Design and Layout Engineer for our Florida Advanced Packaging site. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the design of advanced packages based on wafer level technologies.  You will work closely with external customer design teams and SkyWater’s internal engineering team to develop and optimize designs for lowest cost, highest manufacturability, performance, and reliability.  You will support SkyWater Florida initiatives in advanced assembly processes for multiple application areas, including Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging (FOWLP), interposers and other technology platforms. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Design and layout of advanced 2.5D/3D packages based on FOWLP, interposer, and other advanced heterogeneous integration technologies.
  • Work directly with customers to support PDK distribution, package layout, and design rule check/verification.
  • Create and maintain design rules and design methodologies.
  • Development and preparation of detailed drawings for customers, such as package outline drawings, and detailed drawings for IC packaging designs.
  • Work with vendors to accept, manage, and modify PDKs (as needed) for our standard platform offerings.
  • Train customers on use of PDKs for their own designs and provide customer support.
  • Coordinate mask acquisition for fab photolithography tools as needed.
  • The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Education: BS Engineering, MS/PhD preferred. Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.  A commensurate combination of degree and experience will be considered.
  • 3+ years of experience in physical design and IC package Layout related to WLCSP, FOWLP and/or flip chip packaging technologies(other relevant IC package, PCB, or IC layout/design experience may also be considered).
  • Proficient in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Knowledge of wafer level package assembly and manufacturing processes.
  • Signal Integrity knowledge and experience is an added advantage.
  • Proficient in Cadence APD, AutoCAD, Siemens Calibre or similar/equivalent EDA systems and the management of PDKs.
  • Can work both independently and in cross-functional teams for problem solving.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are required to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently with customers, colleagues, and management.
  • US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. 

Location:

  • This is a full-time permanent position ideally based in the SkyWater Florida office, though consideration will be given to remote location.   
 

The annual salary range for this role is $149,360 - $224,040.  Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. 

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. 

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life.   This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market. 

SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, family care or medical leave status, military service or status as a Protected Veteran, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). SkyWater complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning EEO/AA employment. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Human.Resources@SkyWatertechnology.com

 

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  • Pay Type Salary
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