Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: We are looking for an experienced mask data prep engineer who enjoys working in a small team environment. Service includes, working closely with Microchip teams such as Design, CAD, Photolithography, and Technology Development, to provided Mask Rule Checks (MRC), layer derivation and sizing algorithms, and developing and maintaining Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) models and verification. In this role, you are responsible for developing advanced technology node OPC models and recipes used in Microchip’s internal wafer fabs. Provide training to MCHP Mask Data Prep team on the proper use of the Calibre based OPC flow and scripts. Requirements/Qualifications: Key job responsibilities/duties include. Develop OPC models and recipes for optical, resist and etch using Calibre nmModelFlow Interface with lithography, metrology, and inspection Implement production ready software in C for custom mask data prep projects Calibre code development and maintenance of Mask Rule Checks Internal/External customer support for reticle design Very fluent in Unix/Linux environments Skilled in writing and running scripts in any of the base languages Requirements/Qualifications: MSEE (preferred) or BSEE and 8.5 years previous experience Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Must possess excellent English language verbal and written communication skills Excellent teamwork and time management skills, self-direction, the ability to work under pressure and the desire to excel in a competitive environment Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and execute to completion Understanding of the mask workflow (layout, physical verification, Oasis, GDSII, fracture software) Proficiency with layout software tools like Virtuoso, Calibre, and CalibreDRV Fundamental programming skills (Bash, Perl, Python, TCL, or similar languages). Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: 80 % sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to become the very best embedded control solutions company ever. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission. Microchip Recruitment Privacy Notice