Polar is an U.S.-based manufacturer of analog and power semiconductor devices and sensors. Proudly located in the Upper Midwestthe birthplace of the supercomputer and beating heart of the automotive industryPolar Semiconductor is leading the charge in American made semiconductor manufacturing. SUMMARY: The successful candidate will join a team of Design Enablement engineers enabling software tools used in the design flow for utilizing Polar PDKs. The position will involve the development, testing and maintenance of Process Design Kits (PDKs), mask processing and design verification services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, QA, maintain and support PDKs with infrastructure for multiple EDA platforms. Developing and supporting physical verification checking scripts (DRC and LVS), PEX, ERC, etc. Supporting internal and external customers. Develop and support design flow for IP creation, verification, integration and support. Provide training and support to external customers when working with Polar PDK/DRC/LVS flow. Regression flow to provide quality assurance (QA) flow for testing of PDK, EDA tools and applications. Develop and maintain issues logging database and customer engineering support QUALIFICATIONS: BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science although MS preferred. Relevant internship and/or work-experience much preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in circuits, solid state, RF, material science and/or semiconductor manufacturing process preferred. Python, Tcl, SKILL, and object-oriented programming skill strongly preferred. Proficiency in writing Linux shell scripts, C/C++, PERL, and general programming is required. Proficient in both Windows and Linux environments. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Team oriented spirit and willing to wear multiple hats and eager to learn new skills The estimated base salary range for the position is $77,000-$105,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position. Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off starting the first day 401k including a generous company match Tuition assistance Disability and life insurance Legal and ID theft insurance Employee Assistance Program Annual Incentive Program (Bonus) Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experiencebut were more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.
