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Position Title: 456772-Physical Design Engineer (ICC2)- Onsite Location: San Jose, CA Pay Rate: $80-$100

Contract Duration: 6 months contract  Description: We are looking for a results-oriented Physical Design Engineer to join our design team. You will be working on the physical design of leading edge designs supporting mobile applications. The role and responsibility includes taking the design from synthesized gates to delivery of GDS for tapeout. To ensure success as a physical design engineer, you should demonstrate extensive knowledge of place and route and tapeout session.  Responsibilities:     • Perform physical implementation in Synopsys tools (ICC2)  • Develop and maintain the tool flow to support the project.  • Work with Team to enhance PD methodology.  • Fixing DRC/LVS issues  • Fixing voltage drop violations  • Timing ECOs   Requirements:   Bachelor’s degree in Computer engineering, Electrical engineering or related field. 5+ years latest experience on Synopsys physical design tool, ICC2 experience Experience with industry-standard tools, preference for Synopsys flow.  Understanding of Implementation flow  Understanding of timing constraints and static timing analysis (STA) Strong Place and route skills  Strong technical knowledge and tapeout experience  Need to handle multiple blocks for 28nm, 14nm and 8nm  Experience in advanced node processes 16nm and below Strong Calibre DRC/LVS experience  Experience with Star-RC extraction  Working on timing and functional ECO  Hands-on experience with low-power implementation experience.  TCL scripting skills, Perl, Python Good debugging skills and find a workaround for tool issues.  Developing codes, as well as maintaining layout automation features and macros in layout entry tools.  You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.  You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.  Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

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If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in a Word Document with the month and year that you have worked at each previous position to - roli@norlandgroup.com and copy: 456772-Physical Design Engineer (ICC2)- Onsite to the email Subject Line. Or click this email link and attach your resume in a MS Word Document format

Job Posted Date: 9/4/2025