Internship - PDK Engineer

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Key responsibilities in your new role PDK Development: develop and improve parameterized cells (Pcells) for devices such as FETs, BJT, diode and passive components for inclusion in the PDK Rule Creation: author and maintain Calibre DRC, LVS, RCX and Latchup rule decks translating technology/fab design rules into verification checks Verification QA: implement and execute formal QA procedures for DRC/LVS/RCX rule decks and PDK deliverables to meet quality standards Tool Integration: work with Cadence and Mentor flows and configure techfiles, rule decks and verification scripts for major EDA tools Cross-Team Support: collaborate with Device Design, Device Characterization, Technology and Fab teams to gather requirements and resolve PDK issues Scripting & Automation: create and maintain automation scripts using Python, TCL, SKILL, Ruby or Bash to support PDK build and release processes User Support: respond to design center requests, troubleshoot PDK issues, and support PDK users to improve design productivity and reduce cycle time Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed Education: working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline Scripting: experience writing automation and EDA scripts in Python, TCL, SKILL, Ruby or Bash EDA Tools: familiarity with Cadence and Mentor design environments and Calibre verification tools such as DRC, LVS, PERC and QRC Semiconductor Knowledge: understanding of semiconductor device structure, VLSI concepts, IC design flow and front-to-back layout practices Verification Experience: exposure to layout verification and physical verification concepts and tools Platforms: basic experience with UNIX/Linux environments and MS Office Soft Skills: strong teamwork, communication, time management and ability to respond to changing requirements Additional information Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents. In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion. Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates. Salary pay information: Location Indicative salary range Lexington, KY United States Wage range that the company expects to pay for a