Octric Semiconductors Ltd
MMIC Layout Engineer
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Octric Semiconductor
Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission‑critical defence and commercial applications.
For over 25 years, we have delivered more than 1.5 billion devices shipped from our site to date.
Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, supported by a 10‑year investment plan. Following significant investment from the UK Ministry of Defence, we now have a bright new path ahead. As part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focused on developing advanced technology for the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design, innovation, manufacturing, and reliability.
Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m² purpose‑built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state‑of‑the‑art compound semiconductor products.
Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. We have family‑friendly employee policies, a culture that respects work‑life balance, and a competitive benefits package. We are committed to personal and professional progression and development.
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Role: Layout Engineer
Summary Of Responsibilities
- Provide Layout Technical Support for OCTRIC’s internal and external customers.
- Ensure design compliance with the requirements of internal OCTRIC’s mask set release procedures.
- Laise with IC Mask Manufacturers
- Laise with Customers, Engineers and Programme Managers within the OCTRIC’s Business Unit, to ensure reticle development is carried out in an efficient and timely manner to support timescales and objectives.
- Setting of and attendance of Design and Mask Release Reviews in respect to Layout Support
- Generate and maintain Records for Reticle Sets and Design Kits.
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Main Tasks
- Layout ICs and reticle sets from initial conception.
- Prepare documents for Critical IC Design and Mask Release Reviews
- Generate Mask Order Documents
- Generate Reticle Design Documents.
- Maintain Mask Document and Mask Data Archive
Experience
- 2 years in Electronic / Electrical Engineering with CAD experience
- Familiar with running CAD Engineering Layout Software such as KLayout, Ledit, NAZC-Design or similar.
- Very Good Literacy and Mathematical skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Word, Excel
Personal Qualities
- Be able to resolve spatial layout issues logically and accurately.
- Good communication and customer interaction skills
- Needs to have capacity to establish technical and personal credibility amongst technical groups.
Education / Qualifications
- HND / HNC Science / Engineering based
PLEASE NOTE: This position is open only to candidates who hold British citizenship, inline with requirements of the role.
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