Testchip Design Engineer

Location: Penang, Malaysia; hybrid work model with time split between the assigned hirify.global site and off-site work.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced semiconductor technologies and process platforms.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end testchip execution across multiple component blocks, owning schedules, quality, and delivery through Tape-In.
• Interpret advanced process design rules and runsets, define test structures, and collaborate with yield and process teams on iterative design validation.
• Execute full-flow layouts across cell heights and layers, including environment setup, test structure design, and DRC-clean sign-off.
• Drive Testrow Integration, including generation, fill, design checks, signal plot verification, content check-in, and health checks.
• Define automation and AI approaches for DRC runs, layout automation, test structure validation, and reporting.
• Coordinate design, yield, process, and integration teams across sites while mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in layout design, test structure development, and flow methodology.
• Advanced design rule and runset knowledge, with experience driving corecells and DUTs to DRC-clean sign-off.
• Understanding of the complete testchip design flow from specification and layout through integration and Tape-In delivery.
• Proven scripting skills in Python, Tcl, Perl, or an equivalent language, plus experience with automation and AI tools or agents.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams, tracking project progress, reporting to cross-site stakeholders, and presenting complex technical content.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining on-site work at the assigned hirify.global site with off-site work.
• Cross-site collaboration with design, yield, process, and integration teams.
• Full-time employment in Shift 1 aligned with Malaysia operations.
• Ethical hiring practices with no recruitment, medical examination, or other hiring fees.