ASIC Physical Design Engineer (TSMC FinFET)
Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
20 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hi
Were hiring for a full-time opportunity with a leading semiconductor R&D organization in USA. This role focuses on TSMC advanced node tape-outs (FinFET) customer engagement and backend sign-off flows. Detailed job description is given below.
Title: ASIC Physical Design Engineer (TSMC / FinFET)
Location: Lafayette Indiana (Relocation assistance provided)
Type: Full time with Client
Type: Full time with Client
Tapeout Signoff DRC/LVS/PEX Customer interaction
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary interface between customers and semiconductor foundries to ensure successful tape-outs
- Guide customers through design sign-off including sharing required documentation and technical requirements
- Collaborate with internal design layout and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability
- Prepare review and validate designs for fabrication using EDA tools
- Support customer engagements by providing technical expertise during pre-sales and project execution
- Partner with customers throughout the chip design and manufacturing lifecycle to ensure a smooth experience
- Coordinate with foundry partners (primarily TSMC) on specifications timelines and fabrication requirements
- Track project milestones and drive on-time delivery
- Maintain accurate documentation of project status customer communication and technical details
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
- Proven tape-out experience with advanced TSMC nodes (e.g. FinFET technologies)
- Strong understanding of semiconductor backend processes
- Experience working directly with customers and external partners
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex technical issues
- Proactive detail-oriented and team-oriented mindset
- Familiarity with Linux environments
- Basic scripting or programming experience