Fresher CAD Support Engineer in National Semiconductor - Bangalore
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
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Job Description: CAD Support Engineer
Job Location: Bangalore, India
Role: Other Software / Hardware / EDP
Experience Required: NO
Job Category: Software, Hardware, EDP
Key Skills: CAD, EDA, SKILL, PERL
Industry: IT / Computers - Hardware, Software
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Job Overview:
We are currently looking for a CAD Support Engineer to join the Asia CAD Support Team. This candidate will work both independently and collaboratively with other worldwide CAD support team members and also with corporate R&D group to address day-to-day design and design collateral issues. The suitable candidate will have hands on experience in developing Flow and Methodology for analog and mixed signal designs, preferably in back-end, using Cadence tools. In depth knowledge of similar tools other than Cadence will also be favorably considered. Please note that this is not a managerial or general lead position but is a hands-on technical position.
The candidate should have proven experience in handling tool flow issues, collateral issues and similar design problems faced by designers and have experience debugging such issues and offering solutions in real time. The candidate should be proactive in trying out new flows when new versions of tools are released or other design collaterals are released in the context of on-going designs to anticipate and mitigate potential issues proactively. The right candidate is also expected to have directly handled substantial projects containing custom layout and P&R functions. There is also an expectation that the candidate will have a good understanding of semiconductor devices at transistor level. With more emphasis on system solutions from National Semiconductor to its end customers, good knowledge of system-level simulation tools like ADS and physical design packages like Allegro, Altium, etc. will be a great advantage.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Preferably have a Masters in EEE or equivalent. (Candidates with Undergraduate EEE degree with suitable experience will also be considered).
- Due to the CAD Support function working with multi-location design teams in the Asia Pacific region, the right candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to understand the work cultures across these locations and have a proven ability to network with designers proactively.
- The right candidate is expected to have 5-6 years of experience in CAD tools flow and methodology development/support in an EDA or semiconductor company.
- Proficiency with Cadence and Synopsys design tools.
- Linux proficiency, SKILL programming, Shell scripting, PERL skills are expected.
- As an equal opportunity employer, National Semiconductor encourages and supports a diverse workplace.
Company: National Semiconductor
About National Semiconductor:
National Semiconductor creates energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. Its PowerWise® products enable systems that consume less power, extend battery life, and generate less heat. National semiconductor is a world leader in high performance analog solutions and products with its own fabrication centers in US and UK and more than 20 design centers located across the globe. The design centers in the Asia-Pacific region are engaged in design of high performance data converters, amplifiers, power products and display products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.89 billion for fiscal 2008 which ended May 25, 2008.
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