SkyWater Technology · 12 hours ago
Semiconductor Engineer
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $198K/yr
5+ years expSkyWater Technology is seeking an OPC / DFM Principal Engineer for their HQ site in Bloomington, MN. This position will lead cross-functional teams to establish methodology and implementation of improved design methods focusing on Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) techniques and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturingService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Shirley Simmons
Responsibilities
Development of a comprehensive strategy for implementing DFM and OPC at 130, 90 and 65 nm platforms, with eventual extension to 45 nm and below
Implementation of the DFM/OPC strategy through successful Physical Verification (PV) methods using state-of-the-art PV methods, for example using Mentor Calibre tools
Development of the OPC models required to enable correct their correct application, and subsequent fab processing of sub-wavelength features at both 248nm and 193nm lithography nodes
Provide technical support for customers using SkyWater PDK’s, as needed, to ensure successful designs using OPC and DFM methods through product mask generation and tapeout steps
Work closely with design, layout, and process engineers to understand and incorporate technology requirements into the OPC models and PDKs
Qualification
Required
10 years + experience with BS, 7-10 years of experience with MS, 5+ years of experience with PhD
5+ years of experience in development and implementation of model-based OPC methods at a semiconductor foundry
Hands-on, familiarity with the required Physical Verification tools used for mask/reticle generation and manipulation of the OPC
Ability to write/debug programs and properly generate OPC on multiple technology platforms
Experience in OPC generation for 130, 90, 65, 45 nm platforms
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship
Preferred
Calibre-based PV flow experience is preferred
Experience with DFM methods and their use in Design Flow is a plus
Customer facing experience a plus
Benefits
401k match
Life insurance
Opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate
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
Company
SkyWater Technology
SkyWater Technology is a semiconductor engineering company that provides development services for circuits and microelectronic devices.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$345MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Defense
2026-01-26Acquired
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2023-01-04Post Ipo Debt· $130M
Leadership Team
John Sakamoto
President and COO
Bassel Haddad
SVP and GM, Advanced Packaging
Recent News
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