RET - OPC Validation Engineer

Job Title

RET - OPC Validation Engineer

Role Summary

This role involves working at Texas Instruments’ Advanced Technology Development (ATD) organization, focusing on semiconductor innovation and supporting the development of manufacturing processes. As a RET OPC Validation Engineer, you will validate lithography quality for OPC recipes and ensure data-driven solutions to enhance production quality.

Experience Level

Senior level with 5+ years of experience in semiconductor photolithography or OPC development.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• Validating the lithography quality of OPC recipes on specific designs.
• Coordinating with teams to finalize measurement plans and execute measurement flows.
• Reviewing data to assess quality and drive integrity improvements.
• Facilitating OPC recipe releases in collaboration with engineers.
• Implementing data science tools for increased validation efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include:

• Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years in semiconductor photolithography and OPC development.
• Experience with 28nm or advanced CMOS technologies.
• Proficiency in Python and data science.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Strong understanding of lithography fundamentals and OPC model construction.
• Experience with retarget rule setup and pattern matching.
• Familiarity with GDSII/OASIS layout editing.
• Experience with data reporting tools like Spotfire or JMP.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in a relevant field is required.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.