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Layout Designer-Knoxville,TN

Texas Instruments
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
Job Description

Change the world. Love your job.

Texas Instruments is currently seeking a Layout Designer to join the team. In this role, the responsibilities include the development and preparation of multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineering.

About The Job

This position will require the creation and management of integrated circuit (IC) layouts from start to finish. Using CAD software, you will floorplan, design, implement and verify analog integrated circuits. You will support the design engineers to reach goals in precision, speed, area, reliability, power and ESD requirements. You will also work with PE/Packaging engineers to assure reliable production capability and proper data preparation for fab hand-off, documentation, and archive.

Some of your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Collaborating with Analog and Digital design teams and the global layout design community
  • Understanding manufacturing rules and implementing layout to be robust and area-efficient
  • Writing layout specifications, checking dimensions, and verifying completed art work
  • Verifying that the layout is compliant with Design Rule Checks (DRCs) and Electrical Rule Checks (ERCs)
  • Participating in layout design reviews
  • Creating design flow automation

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Engineering or related field of study or program certificate in Advanced IC Mask Layout Design
  • Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of electrical circuits such as resistance, capacitance, voltage and current
  • Familiarity with Unix/Linux, Cadence Virtuoso, Assura LVS, DRC
  • Familiarity with semiconductor device physics, analog circuits and their layout sensitivities, and the IC production flow
  • Working knowledge of layout-related matching techniques, parasitics, routing impedances
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
  • Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

About Us

Why TI?

  • Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
  • We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
  • Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

About The Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

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