Senior Foundry Tape-Out Engineer

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📍 Kodaira📍 Kodaira, , Japan📍 jpFull time

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Job Description

Position Overview

The GaN Tape-Out Support Engineer is responsible for end-to-end tape-out execution for Gallium Nitride (GaN) technologies. This role supports multiple concurrent tape-out flows, ensuring accurate, high-quality mask data delivery while enabling effective collaboration across global and Japanese-speaking teams.

Key Responsibilities

Tape-Out Flow Management

Support tape-out operations across multiple flows, ensuring schedule adherence and high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with global and Japanese-speaking stakeholders to drive alignment across design, process, and mask vendors. Provide operational support for tape-out activities.

Layout & Design Support

Perform and support PCM (Process Control Monitor) layout development and verification. Design and maintain alignment mark layouts in compliance with lithography and process requirements. Perform stepper  reticle  design, 1:1 aligner, mask layout generation, validation, and optimization. Run Design Rule checks (DRC) and mask data validation .

Perform thorough verification of mask data integrity, PCM structures, and alignment features. Ensure all deliverables comply with internal standards and external vendor specifications.

Mask Data Preparation & Signoff

Execute mask data generation workflows in accordance with foundry requirements. Perform mask data verification and signoff, ensuring format accuracy and rule compliance. Conduct MEBES data checks to ensure mask write readiness.

Mask Ordering & Logistics

Manage tape-out (TO) submissions and mask ordering processes. Track purchase orders (POs) associated with mask fabrication. Coordinate with mask vendors on scheduling, delivery, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

・Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
・Experience with foundry tape-out processes, preferably in for discrete power device and/or  GaN technologies.
・Working knowledge of mask layout, reticle design, and mask data preparation flows.
・Familiarity with mask data formats (e.g., MEBES) and mask house interactions.
・Experience with layout tools, such as Virtuoso. L-edit experience is a plus.
・Experience with verification tools, such as Calibre. Familiar with Unix system.  
・Strong tool learning capabilities is required.

Preferred Skills

・Experience working in cross-functional, global engineering environments.
・Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
・Ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel.
・Effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
・Proactive problem-solving and execution mindset.

Additional Information

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