OPC / DFM Principal Engineer

SkyWater is hiring an OPC / DFM Principal Engineer for our HQ site in Bloomington, MN.

This position will focus on Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) techniques and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in a cross-functional setting in a customer-centered environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of teams around the business and will be responsible for developing new OPC models, CDSEM metrology specs, collaborating with tapeout engineers to create and or update mask/reticle tapeout flows and creating/updating training documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting, ingesting, sanitizing and preparing large data sets for use in OPC model calibrations and correction recipe development. Creating and maintaining scripts for these steps is essential.
• Calibrating OPC models, and developing correction recipe flows, and contour-based checks for new and existing 248nm and dry 193nm lithography processes.
• Support customer requests through test structure creation and reticle builds.
• Work closely with design, layout, and process engineers to understand and incorporate technology requirements into the OPC models and PDKs.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in developing OPC flows and supporting processes as follows: 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 working on nodes including 130nm or more advanced.
• 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 Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Python or similar scripting language for handling large data sets composed of disparate data streams.
• Experience using machine learning tools to sanitize large data sets, create code or utilities, and improve engineering workflows.
• Calibre-based DRC and SVRF is preferred, along with KLayout and associated tools
• Customer facing experience a plus.
• Moderate familiarity with the Linux cli will be of value but not required.
• Use of a modern revision control system such as local git vs github also will be of benefit.

The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets