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Based in San Diego, California, Encore Semi is a privately-held semiconductors and engineering services company that specializes in building expert teams, or Centers of Expertise,
Senior IC Packaging Layout Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
89 days ago
Salary
$150K - $165K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior IC Packaging Layout Specialist
Encore Semi
Role Description Seeking an engineer with experience in package layout and electrical analysis, focusing on power distribution and high-frequency signal integrity. - Develop and optimize package layouts - Perform PDN and signal integrity analysis - Run simulations and improve design performance - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams Qualifications - Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field - 10+ years of experience in package design and electrical analysis - Strong knowledge of power integrity and high-speed signal integrity - Hands-on experience with tools like Cadence APD, Cadence Clarity, Ansys HFSS, or similar (Siemens, Altium, etc.) - Experience with advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, flip-chip) Requirements - Work Status: US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Benefits - 15 days of PTO per calendar year - 10 paid Holidays per calendar year - Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents - Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents - Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - 401k - Traditional & Roth - Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability - Tuition reimbursement
Job Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of experience in package design and electrical analysis
- Strong knowledge of power integrity and high-speed signal integrity
- Hands-on experience with tools like Cadence APD, Cadence Clarity, Ansys HFSS, or similar (Siemens, Altium, etc.)
- Experience with advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, flip-chip)
- Work Status: US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
Benefits
- 15 days of PTO per calendar year
- 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
- Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
- Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- 401k - Traditional & Roth
- Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition reimbursement
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