Physical Design Engineer

HCLTech is actively seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with a strong background in VLSI and semiconductor technology to contribute to cutting-edge projects. As a Physical Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of integrated circuits, ensuring performance, power, and area targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform floor planning, power grid planning, and block placement to achieve optimal layout.
• Execute clock tree synthesis (CTS) and routing to meet timing closure requirements.
• Conduct static timing analysis (STA) to identify and resolve timing violations.
• Perform physical verification (DRC/LVS) to ensure design rule compliance.
• Collaborate with front-end design teams to understand design intent and resolve physical implementation issues.
• Work on advanced process nodes and implement best practices for low-power design.
• Generate and analyze reports for timing, power, and area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Physical Design within the VLSI/Semiconductor domain.
• Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design.
• Strong understanding of deep sub-micron design challenges and solutions.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Tcl or Perl is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced semiconductor technologies.
• A stimulating and challenging work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture.