Engineer I - CAD

Job Title

Engineer I - CAD

Role Summary

Develop and maintain automated design flows and tooling to improve engineering productivity for ASIC/PDK workflows. Integrate AI/ML capabilities into CAD automation and support SuperFlash PDK development, QA, and deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Engineer I). Years of experience: Not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design, test, and maintain automated schematic, layout, and modeling generation flows.
• Develop and maintain tools to automate CAD tasks and integrate AI/ML into design flows.
• Support development, quality assurance, and deployment of SuperFlash PDKs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design environments and processes.
• Debug, tune performance, and document CAD tools and automated flows.

Requirements

Key technical skills and preferred experience (education summarized below).

• Programming experience with Cadence SKILL, TCL, and Python (advantage).
• Familiarity with EDA tools and Unix/Linux environments (preferred).
• Knowledge of CMOS device layout and construction (plus).
• Experience developing applications using foundation models (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google) (advantage).
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Microchip

Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.