• Inspect and evaluate damages to different types of mechanical and electronic systems • Conduct configuration audits • Analyze requirements and specifications to determine comparable equipment replacements • Provide research to determine costs associated with equipment replacement • Expected to produce 3+ page written reports regularly

• Investigate the cause and origin of failures, damages, or defects in mechanical systems and components within industrial, commercial, and residential sites. • Analyze the failure of mechanical systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction, and review design and maintenance procedures. • Perform field investigations, lead multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property. • Research failure modes, code requirements, and provide recommendations for repair and /or replacement as needed. • Prepare accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and related documentation for clients detailing opinions and conclusions. • Participate in multidisciplinary teams on large and complex assignments. • Maintain established relationships with current clients and consultants. • Stay abreast of company policies, procedures and practices; participate in ongoing training and development as assigned or approved to assure knowledge and skills remain current and comprehensive.

• Manage the development, review, and checking of technical documentation, including verification of detailed design drawings, calculations, and compliance documentation. • Work with Autodesk Inventor, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and FEA tools.

Role Description The Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Engineer will collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams providing design enablement collateral for semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) technologies in addition to providing broad design application support. The EDA engineer will be a significant technical contributor to a broad array of IC development projects, focused on Process Design Kit (PDK) development and release. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in physical verification, Calibre SVRF, LVS, and PEX as well as other semiconductor EDA tools and methodologies. This is a full-time permanent position ideally based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, though consideration will be given to remote location. Major Area of Accountability - Development, verification, and release of PDK and IP collateral using industry-standard EDA tools. - Technical liaison activities between internal teams, design houses, customers, and foundries to ensure successful development, tape-out, and manufacture of customer ICs. - Technical support for customers using SkyWater PDKs and IP collateral. - Development and enhancement of LVS and PEX extraction decks and design flows. - Creation of test cases for verification and validation of LVS and PEX flows. - Enablement and improvement of front to back-end IC design flows and manufacturing through PDK development, analysis, validation, and release. - Working closely with design, layout, and process engineers to understand and incorporate semiconductor technology requirements into circuit element models and PDKs. - The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position. Qualifications - BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field. Requirements - 10 years of experience in PDK / EDA development and support. - Strong understanding of IC technology stack. - Experience setting up, testing and supporting LVS and parasitic extraction tools such as Mentor Calibre, Cadence PVS / Quantus, or Synopsys StarRC. - Strong understanding of the IP design flow and its requirements, both analog and digital. - Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. - This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Preferred Qualifications - Experience directly working with internal and external customers. - Experience with 3D IC, interposers, more than Moore technologies. - Knowledge and experience with other tools in the IC design flow, spice simulation. - Familiarity with parasitic extraction tools such as Mentor Calibre xRC, Cadence Quantus, or Synopsys StarRC. - Experience in IP project and/or library management. - Familiarity with Tcl and other scripting languages. - Proficiency in use of Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics EDA software and scripting tasks within. - Proficiency in Linux environment including scripting (Python, etc). - Proficient with MS Office and Unix/Linux platforms. Benefits - The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. - SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. - We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. - SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market. - SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. - To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.