Rochester, Minnesota is hiring: Layout Designer in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
CTG is seeking to fill a Hardware Designer opening for our client in Rochester, MN.
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Duties:
- Create and optimize layouts for PCBs and ICs, ensuring proper arrangement of components and routing of electrical connections.
- Perform design rule checks (DRC) to ensure compliance with fabrication specifications and standards.
- Analyze and mitigate issues related to signal integrity, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
- Collaborate with circuit design engineers to understand circuit functionality and requirements, incorporating feedback into layouts.
- Assist in the fabrication of prototypes, ensuring layouts are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
- Generate clear and detailed layout documentation, including Gerber files, assembly drawings, and design specifications.
- Use Cadence Virtuoso layout editor XL for layout design and verification.
- Support testing and debugging of prototypes, identifying layout-related issues and implementing corrections.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso layout editor XL.
- Strong understanding of multiple patterning techniques, ideally with experience in finFET technology and 14 nm nodes at Global Foundries or Samsung.
- Experience with full custom analog/RF design or array design and custom digital design.
- Ability to analyze signal integrity and work through complex layout challenges.
- Familiarity with design rule checking (DRC) and signal integrity analysis.
- Proficiency in layout software such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Graphics.
Experience:
- Prior experience in layout design for PCBs or ICs.
- Experience with finFET technology and the 14 nm process node is strongly preferred.
- Experience with multiple patterning is a plus.
- Previous integration experience or leadership in a physical design role is a major bonus.
Education:
- A Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Recruiter Tana Stilloe at tana.stilloe@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $55.00/hour to $65.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.