• Design Enablement Engineer

    NY CREATES (Albany, NY)


     

    Job Description for Design Enablement Engineer

     

    The position lies within Electronic Photonic Design and Automation (EPDA)/Design Enablement group based on-site at Albany. This role is for a candidate who will perform hands-on work across the component design, modeling and PDK enablement flow.

    Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Design and simulation of Silicon Photonic components incorporating new materials and processes.

    + Layout of test structures for design and modeling.

    + Assistance with measurements as required.

    + Analysis of data measured on components.

    + Development and extraction of compact models for Process Design Kits (PDK).

    + Enablement in PDK.

    + In addition, the engineer is also expected to contribute to reports, publications and documentation associated with the design models.

    + The candidate is expected to have proven experience in photonics design and simulations, with additional experience in one or more areas above.

    Job Requirements:

    Minimum Requirements for Design Enablement Engineer

     

    + BS/MS degree in engineering or equivalent engineering and/or science discipline from a college or University accredited by the USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization and at least 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

    + Hands-on experience in Silicon Photonics component design and modeling using EDA platforms such as Ansys/Synopsys/TIDY3d.

    + Experience with design and layout of test structures using EDA platforms such as Cadence/Synopsys/KLayout/gdsfactory.

    + Familiarity with enabling components in EDA platforms.

    + Experience analyzing data, developing scripts for processing data.

    + Understanding of Silicon Photonics process technology.

     

    This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

     

    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS for Design Enablement Engineer

     

    + Ph.D. in engineering or equivalent engineering and/or science discipline from a college or University accredited by the USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization and 2+ years of relevant industry experience.

    + Experience with design of components using novel materials in Silicon Photonics technologies.

    + Experience with compact model development and extraction in Silicon Photonics technologies.

    + Experience enabling components in PDKs for Silicon Photonics technologies.

    + Experience in performing active and passive photonics measurements.

     

    Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Medical, Vision, and Dental

    + Competitive Pay and PTO

    + Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts

    + Basic / Optional Life Insurance

    + Post-Retirement Health Insurance

    + Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.

    + Optional employee contributed retirement account.

    Salary Range:

    Level A- $100,000-$125,000

     

    Level B- $120,000-$145,000

    Level C- $140,000-$165,000

    *Posted salary ranges are determined upon experience and education.

    Additional Information:

    NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

     

    For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

     

    Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

     

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.