Senior Standard Cell Design Engineer - Monte Carlo / SPICE / Characterization
TPI Global SolutionsJob Title
Senior Standard Cell Design Engineer - Monte Carlo / SPICE / Characterization
Role Summary
Contract engineering role to design, verify, and characterize transistor-level standard cell schematics for ASIC/SoC projects. The engineer will perform SPICE simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, and standard-cell library characterization and work with Physical Design, CAD, and Verification teams to support successful silicon implementation.
Experience Level
Senior β requires extensive experience; the posting specifies 10+ years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include schematic design, simulation, and library characterization for advanced process nodes.
- Design and verify standard cell transistor-level schematics for ASIC/SoC use.
- Port existing schematics to new technology nodes and develop new cells as required.
- Perform SPICE-based circuit simulation, debugging, and validation.
- Run Monte Carlo simulations to verify robustness and performance across process/voltage/temperature/Ο variations.
- Characterize standard cell libraries for custom PVTS conditions using industry characterization flows.
- Collaborate with Physical Design, CAD, and Verification teams to resolve issues and support silicon bring-up.
Requirements
Required technical skills and experience. Candidates should meet the essential items below.
- 10+ years of experience in Standard Cell Design or VLSI circuit design.
- Hands-on schematic design and transistor-level circuit analysis experience.
- Expertise in SPICE-based circuit simulation and debugging.
- Experience performing Monte Carlo analysis and executing standard cell characterization flows.
- Familiarity with industry EDA tools used for characterization and validation.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, timing, power, and reliability concepts.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: TPI Global Solutions
Staffing and technology services firm specializing in providing contract and direct-hire engineering and IT talent, consulting, and workforce solutions to clients in semiconductor, software, electronics, and related industries.
