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Austin, Texas, United States
Onsite
Job Posting Title:
Design Engineering Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics----
Hiring Department:
Texas Institute for Electronics----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS----
Job Details:
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.
Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.
With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.
UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources
The Design Engineering Manager will supervise a team of Design Engineers who will design and develop innovative semiconductor circuits and test structures to support TIE's facility manufacturing highly reliable and leading-edge 2.5D and 3D packaging solutions. This position will also manage and support multi-material (Silicon, III-V, Glass) and multi-domain (Analog/Digital, RF, Power, Thermal, Mechanical Stress, Signal Integrity) design, modeling, and production activities.
Supervise, guide, direct, and help train team of TIE Design Engineers through hands-on collaboration. Assist with hiring, performance reviews, and upper management communication on product status and roadmap alignment
Design and develop mixed signal circuits, test vehicles, test chips, and test structures for TIE's 3D-ADK (Assembly Design Kit). Develop workflows, 2.5D/3D modeling methods, and standard cells for multi-chiplet, heterogeneous micro-systems.
Collaborate with Product and Test engineering teams to ensure performance, yield, reliability, and BIST methodologies. Work with EDA vendors to evaluate and improve tool offerings and capabilities.
Develop and implement advanced models for semiconductor packaging effects. Improve automation of circuits and layouts using scripting languages.
Participate in industry 'design standards' workshops and consortiums. Collaborate with internal and external design teams on package compatibility.
Design and execute experiments for packaging performance optimization. Conduct multi-physics modeling and simulation studies. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
Other related functions as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
10+ years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor IC design
Previous supervisory experience with small to medium-sized teams
Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and mixed signal circuit design
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in industry-standard EDA software for circuit and/or package design
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Master's or higher degree in relevant semiconductor engineering fields
Experience with 2.5D and 3D semiconductor packaging technologies
Solid understanding of various packaging technologies (wire bonding, flip-chip, wafer-level packaging)
Strong background in DFT/DFM methodologies and BIST techniques
Experience in multi-physics modeling (Power, Thermal, Mechanical, Signal Integrity, RF)
Experience in a startup or R&D environment
TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries
On-site work in a scientific research environment and prototyping facility
Dynamic work conditions with multiple partners/customers
Occasional work outside standard office hours during peak periods
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
Climbing of stairs
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.