Join Nexperia and connect your unique talents and passion to your goals for a fulfilling career with growth and reward. We are a global semiconductor manufacturer with a highly skilled and diverse workforce of over 15,000 employees from over 50 countries worldwide. Every electronic design in the world can be made complete with Nexperia products.
Nexperia R&D Malaysia is the research and development (R&D) center of Nexperia, a global semiconductor company that specializes in the design and production of discrete semiconductors, MOSFETs, and analog & logic ICs. We are in Penang and focusing on developing new semiconductor products & improving existing products for our company’s global market.
By focusing on R&D and developing advanced semiconductor solutions, we are playing a critical role in Nexperia's global operations by driving innovation and helping the company to stay at the forefront of the technology & semiconductor industry. To meet the customer’s evolving needs, our engineers are dedicated to develop cutting-edge semiconductor solutions via advanced design tools and methodologies to create innovative products that deliver high performance, reliability, efficiency, and quality.
Nevertheless, we are also committed to provide a positive and supportive environment for our employees. We offer competitive compensation packages, health and wellness programs, on-the-job training, and career development opportunities, as well as promote work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements and various employee engagement initiatives. Together be part of something bigger, only at Nexperia.
What you will do
- Participate from sub-blocks up through chip top-level floor planning and full chip routing from scratch.
- Perform layout verification (such as LVS, DRC & others) and troubleshooting the results.
- Very good hands-on experience in the IC layout device matching techniques, high speed shielding, ESD and I/O placement and validation.
- Able to work with Architect, design lead, designers, and layout engineers to achieve full chip integration, place and route, top-level verification, and tape out.
- Responsible for layout optimization, post layout extraction and parasitic analysis and supervise the layout team on projects focusing on Analog and Mixed-Signal circuits.
- Specific technical expertise is desired in a broad range of process technologies from Bipolar, CMOS and DMOS (BCD) including FinFETs, and complex, high-performance analog circuits and logic layout.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand design requirements and constraints to deliver best-in-class products.
- Proactively look for continuous improvement opportunities in the complete layout flow methodologies and develop accurate mask layout design schedules and resource estimates.
What you will need
- PhD/Master/Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Micro Electronics/Physics with excellent technical background in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design environment.
- Junior Engineer - 2 to 4 years of experience.
- Senior Engineer – 5 to 7 years of experience.
- Hands-on experience in analog layout from scratch for various design blocks: Analog Switch, Bandgap, Current mirrors, Power Management blocks, Charge-pump, PLL, ADC, DAC, LDO, and ESD requirements.
- Possess strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills in physical layout development work.
- Experience in Cadence layout (Virtuoso, VXL), Synopsis tools, and Calibre verification (ERC, DRS, LVS) preferred.
- Experience on Bipolar, CMOS and DMOS (BCD) process technologies preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of the target process to balance layout and design needs, e.g. crosstalk, RC delay, electro-migration, IR drop, self-heating, shielding, matching, guard rings, and latch-up.
- A team player with good communication skills and strong organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in PERL, TCL, or PYTHON scripting is a plus.
Why work for us?
At Nexperia, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package tailored to your individual needs, including:
- Competitive compensation and benefits: We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits packages to our employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Career development opportunities: We provide various career development opportunities, including training programs, mentoring, and leadership development programs, to help employees enhance their skills and advance their careers.
- Work-life balance: We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options, to our employees in Malaysia.
- Employee engagement initiatives: We have various employee engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities, social events, and employee recognition programs, to promote a positive work culture and enhance employee morale.
- Health and wellness programs: We promote employee health and wellness through various on-site programs to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance from both physical and mental perspectives.