Sr. EDA Tools Engineer - PERC ESD

Job Title

Senior EDA Tools Engineer — PERC ESD

Role Summary

Develop and maintain ESD/LU rule decks and reliability verification methodologies for Intel PDKs as part of the PERC ESD team in the Design Technology Platform. Work with design, reliability, CAD teams and external EDA vendors to enable physical design verification and accelerate product delivery.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 3+ years relevant industry experience in physical design verification or related domains; experienced-hire role.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include development, validation, automation, and cross-team coordination for ESD/LU rule decks and verification tools.

• Develop and maintain ESD/LU rule decks aligned to the ESD Design Rule Manual and reliability requirements.
• Create and document reliability ESD and LU design rule methodologies and specifications.
• Build and execute test cases for rule debugging, validation, and signoff.
• Define QA requirements and implement automation to improve robustness and efficiency of rule checks.
• Collaborate with internal design, reliability, CAD teams and external EDA vendors to define tool features and requirements.
• Identify root causes of ESD/LU design issues and drive practical cross-team solutions.
• Lead initiatives to improve verification automation, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred qualifications noted.

• 3+ years industry experience in physical design verification, reliability, device physics, process technology, or related domains.
• 2+ years developing and debugging ESD PERC rule decks/runsets or equivalent reliability/DRC tools.
• 2+ years scripting experience (Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar) for QA and flow automation.
• Experience creating and executing test plans for rule validation and signoff.
• Ability to collaborate with EDA vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred: Knowledge of ESD/LU PreSi models (HBM, CDM), I/O design, and related methodologies.
• Preferred: Experience driving cross-functional or industry-wide initiatives; strong communication and leadership skills.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.