Staff IC Layout Engineer

Renesas is looking for a pro-active and results-oriented Layout Engineer based out of our UK office in Harlow. To further strengthen our broad product development at our UK location we are looking for a Layout Engineer to join a team of highly skilled engineers to develop next generation power, analog and mixed signal technologies.

The Role

• Block level and top-level layout according to Renesas product generation process, especially for layout related Renesas design rules
• Support in block and top-level specifications
• Implement layout dependent design for yield.
• Implement layout dependent design for manufacturability (DFM)
• General understanding of packaging methods
• Solid understanding of foundry process, failure mechanisms, masking steps, and device construction
• Ensure block and top-level Design Rule Checks (DRC) and Layout versus Schematics Checks (LVS)
• Principle Role: 10+ year experience, Senior/Staff Role: 5+ year experience, Motivated/Energized Junior, or Graduate may be considered.
• Ensure block and top-level Design Rule Checks (DRC) and Layout versus Schematics Checks (LVS), Electrical Rule Checks (ERC), Antenna check rules.
• Use state-of-the-art layout techniques for matching (differential-pair, common centroid, interdigitation), ESD, latch-up prevention and parasitic reduction.
• R3D, P2P, or similar.
• Cadence tools/features: L/XL/GXL/Voltus/APR/Innovus (timing and non-timing critical circuits) – Physical verification: Assura, Calibre & PVS
• Process geometry: ≤90nm, 130nm, 180nm, 250nm – BCD or similar.
• Programming in SKILL, TCL or any other language is useful.
• Foundry’s: TSMC, VIS, Dongbu, Global etc.
• Floor planning and power routing concept and design

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in this field
• Motivation and ability to extend expertise and to develop a creative solution in the workplace.
• Knowledge or experience in automotive development process and standards, especially ISO 16949 & 26262 is useful.
• Team player
• Good command of English (writing and speaking)

Renesas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at www.renesas.com. 

Renesas’ mission, To Make Our Lives Easier, is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to  supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.