Junior Engineer Tapeout Systems/Tapeout Operations

Introduction

Your Job

• Engage in the design of future Tapeout Systems which generate photo mask data from physical designs

• Engage in Daily Tapeout Operations activities such as DRC, Dataprep, and work hand-off across geographic locations

• Work closely with the Fabs, OPC Teams, Tapeout Logistics & Integration Team, Tapeout Integration to facilitate clean tapeouts to RTM

• Collaborate with teams within the Global Tapeout Operations Organization to develop and Implement work improvement methods to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times

• Solve complex technical problems and contribute to multiple projects at the same time. Demonstrate strong analysis and problem-solving skills 

• Learn and explore new technologies and work with urgency on both Tactical and Strategic Problems

• Document Best Practices and Training Material to ensure the smooth completion of the TOC mission

• Ensure that processes are well documented, that failure modes are assessed and have mitigation and detection in place.

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and 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 (C1)

• Should be flexible as a Team Player and motivated as an Individual Contributor

• Applicant must be a citizen of the European Community / hold a passport from the European Community

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

We Offer 

The position is open-ended and to be filled as of 01.01.2026 at the earliest.  

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  

You can find more benefits in detail at  hier  

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.

Information about our benefits you can find here: hier