Senior Mask Designer

Plymouth - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 45001 - 55000

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

As a Senior Mask Designer you will be responsible for the design verification and optimisation of photomasks used in MicroLED device fabrication. You will work closely with integration engineers & process engineers to translate design intent into manufacturable mask sets that meet stringent requirements for yield performance and reliability. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to various activities within the process development team.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop photomasks for MicroLED devices and supporting structures
Collaborate with device and process engineers to define mask requirements and design rules
Optimise mask layout for manufacturability process control and yield enhancement
Perform DRC (Design Rule Check) LVS (Layout vs. Schematic) and ERC (Electrical Rule Check) verification
Manage mask data preparation (MDP) and interface with external external mask makers Compugraphics
Collaborate with development team and photolithography team
Support tape-out process and ensure timely delivery of high-quality mask sets
Maintain and update mask databases design libraries and documentation
Drive continuous improvement in mask design flow automation and efficiency
Contribute to the development team with other activities within fabrication and integration

Experience & Attributes

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Microelectronics Materials Science Physics or related field
25 years of experience in mask design semiconductor layout or related domain
Proficiency with mask/layout CAD tools (e.g. Cadence Virtuoso Mentor Graphics Calibre K-Layout)
Strong knowledge of semiconductor device structures and lithography principles
Familiarity with design verification methodologies (DRC LVS MDP)
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment

Advantage

Experience in display technology MicroLED or compound semiconductor devices (GaN InGaN etc.) or experience with optical technologies
Experience with process development and/or integration
Knowledge of CMOS MEMS or optoelectronic device fabrication processes
Scripting/programming skills (Python Perl SKILL or similar) for layout automation
Previous collaboration with mask vendors/foundries and understanding of mask manufacturing processes

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Life at Plessey

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The Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Group personal pension plan and life assurance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Subsidised
gym

Private health and dental schemes

Free on-site parking

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit and hot drinks

Employee referral scheme

Subsidised canteen

Staff
events

Testimonials

Hannah Process Technician

I enjoy working at Plessey as each day is different. I am always learning new things to help me develop in my role and I get to work with some really interesting addition the salary and company benefits are competitive which allows me to enjoy my life outside of work.

Mark Equipment Team Leader

Plessey has enabled me to progress a long safe and successful engineering career in a high-tech micro-electronics industry working alongside a great bunch of dedicated engineers in an open and friendly environment

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About the RoleAs a Senior Mask Designer you will be responsible for the design verification and optimisation of photomasks used in MicroLED device fabrication. You will work closely with integration engineers & process engineers to translate design intent into manufacturable mask sets that meet stri...