Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) Engineer

Our client, a leading semiconductor company, is seeking a highly skilled Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) Engineer to join their dynamic team. As the DTCO Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving the optimization of advanced process nodes, collaborating closely with the Fab, design, and product teams to define technology, identify optimization directions, and enhance the overall Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) of their products.

Role Description

The DTCO Engineer will be responsible for defining and optimizing process knobs, identifying process and design risks, and proposing mitigation or optimization strategies. They will also be tasked with defining device types and specifications, optimizing standard cell and SRAM architectures, and delivering corresponding Design Rule Manual (DRM) requirements. Additionally, the DTCO Engineer will be expected to identify process and design risks from various perspectives, including Optical Proximity Correction (OPC), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Reliability (DFR), and propose improvements.

Must Have Skills

• In-depth understanding of DTCO (Design-Technology Co-Optimization)
• Experience in process integration, OPC, DFM, circuit design, integrated circuit design, FIP (e.g., standard cell and SRAM) design, device and model definition, DRM (Design Rule Manual) development
• Familiarity with semiconductor process flow or product development, ground rules, IC design, circuit analysis, layout, RC extraction, P&R (Place and Route), and other related knowledge
• Proficiency in Process Design Kits (PDKs), circuit design / simulation, layout, and Design Methodology tools, with the ability to debug and solve technical issues
• Knowledge of technology PPA (Power, Performance, Area) benchmarking

Nice to Have Skills

• Master’s degree or above in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields
• 5–10 years of relevant experience

Job Ref : BBBH26033

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) Engineer with the skills and qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our client. Please submit your CV today, and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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