Principal Engineer Wafer Technology Automation

About

Principal Engineer – Wafer Technology Automation (Research & Development) – responsible for shaping the future of technology by developing and implementing automation tools and methodologies for analog design flows.

Responsibilities

• Execute and implement automation ideas, turning concepts into usable tools and methodologies for the team.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend analog designers to capture requirements, define frameworks, improve flows, and provide support and training.
• Design, implement, and maintain Python libraries, CLI tools, and interfaces to CAD tools (e.g., Cadence Spectre, Mentor Calibre) to automate analog design flows.
• Integrate with HPC schedulers and server farms (LSF) to enable scheduled runs, caching, reproducibility, and optimize throughput.
• Develop and integrate new methods, tools, and features into the physical design automation flow; improve existing software modules through refactoring, testing, and maintenance.
• Build and maintain interfaces for job preparation, submission, monitoring, and results collection, ensuring seamless workflow execution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, adhering to quality‑assurance processes to ensure high‑quality deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with at least 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• EDA engineer with strong software background, specifically in Cadence EDA tool suite (Virtuoso ADE, Calibre, Spectre, etc.). Physical design knowledge is a plus.
• Expert‑level Python programmer (7+ years) with solid software‑engineering fundamentals (clean architecture, modular design, testing, performance profiling).
• Experience with Unix/Linux, data management (Perforce, GitLab), version control, object‑oriented programming, and agile software development.
• Strong technical skills in Cadence Skill coding, pcell coding, TCL/TK scripting, and electrical simulation tools (e.g., EMI, electro‑thermals).
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities, leadership, and capability to define clear architectures and requirements in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience working with cross‑functional teams and senior management.
• Fluent in English; German skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Salary subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (employment group I).
• Monthly salary paid 14 times per year; higher payment negotiable based on expertise and skills.
• Additional employee benefits offered by Infineon.
• Inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, equality, and respect.