PDK Engineer

Organization: Polar Semiconductor

Date Posted: August 22, 2025

Date Needed: September 25, 2025

Location: Blooming, Minnesota, United States

Primary Category: Engineering

Salary Range: $77,000-$105,000 Per Year

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required: 1 - 2 Years

Job Description:

Polar is an U.S.-based manufacturer of analog and power semiconductor devices and sensors. Proudly located in the Upper Midwest—the birthplace of the supercomputer and beating heart of the automotive industry—Polar Semiconductor is leading the charge in American made semiconductor manufacturing. SUMMARY: The successful candidate will join a team of Design Enablement engineers enabling software tools used in the design flow for utilizing Polar PDKs. The position will involve the development, testing and maintenance of Process Design Kits (PDKs), mask processing and design verification services. RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Develop, QA, maintain and support PDKs with infrastructure for multiple EDA platforms. ● Developing and supporting physical verification checking scripts (DRC and LVS), PEX, ERC, etc. ● Supporting internal and external customers. ● Develop and support design flow for IP creation, verification, integration and support. ● Provide training and support to external customers when working with Polar PDK/DRC/LVS flow. ● Regression flow to provide quality assurance (QA) flow for testing of PDK, EDA tools and applications. ● Develop and maintain issues logging database and customer engineering support QUALIFICATIONS: ● BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science although MS preferred. Relevant internship and/or work-experience much preferred. ● Knowledge and/or experience in circuits, solid state, RF, material science and/or semiconductor manufacturing process preferred. ● Python, Tcl, SKILL, and object-oriented programming skill strongly preferred. ● Proficiency in writing Linux shell scripts, C/C++, PERL, and general programming is required. ● Proficient in both Windows and Linux environments. ● Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. ● Team oriented spirit and willing to wear multiple hats and eager to learn new skills The estimated base salary range for the position is $77,000-$105,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position. Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off starting the first day 401k including a generous company match Tuition assistance Disability and life insurance Legal and ID theft insurance Employee Assistance Program Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)

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