Introduction

• Contribute to the design and development of next‑generation Tapeout Systems that convert physical designs into photomask data.

• Support daily Tapeout Operations activities, including DRC checks, data preparation, and coordination of work across global teams.

• Work closely with Fabs, OPC teams, Tapeout Logistics, and Tapeout Integration groups to help ensure smooth and accurate tapeouts to RTM.

• Collaborate with teams across Global Tapeout Operations to identify opportunities for workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times.

• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and contribute to multiple ongoing projects by applying strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Learn and adopt new technologies while supporting both short‑term operational tasks and longer‑term strategic initiatives.

• Help create and maintain documentation, best practices, and training materials to support consistent execution of Tapeout Operations.

• Support process documentation efforts, including identifying potential failure modes and contributing to mitigation and detection strategies.

• Carry out all responsibilities safely and responsibly while supporting Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.

Required Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or related field of study

• Knowledge of design and manufacturing of Integrated Circuits in Sub micron technologies

• Knowledge of Eletronic design Automation (EDA) tools - physical layout design and verification - Calibre DRC/LVS, Cadence Virtuoso

• First experience with scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl Shell)

• Linux user, be able to operate on a UNIX environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Fluent in spoken and written English (at least C1)

• Should be flexible as a team player and motivated as an Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Photo Mask Making process

• Familiarity with Product Layouts, KERF or FRAME Design, EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Calibre are highly desirable

• Experience in Structured Problem Solving (SPS)

• Technical Program Management skills

Attractive compensation components:

13th month salary, bonus payments, assistance with relocation to Dresden.

Flexible working time arrangements:

Family friendly part-time models, trust flextime, salary conversion into free time

Diverse opportunities for further development:

Career stages for every job, internal qualification offers, promotion of external educational qualifications

Focus on your health:

On-site gym and beach volleyball court, bike leasing, subsidized employee restaurant

Corporate culture:

Cooperation at eye level - everyone is on first name terms with us, budget for individual team events, social commitment via GlobalGives

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Diversity is part of our corporate DNA. For this reason, we would like to encourage women in particular to apply for a job with us. As we value equal opportunities and inclusion is particularly important to us, we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The job advertisement refers to a position up to job level 4 on the Engineering career ladder.

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