Junior Engineer Tapeout Systems/Tapeout Operations (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Dresden, Saxony, Germany. Relocation assistance to Dresden is available.

Company

hirify.global is a semiconductor manufacturer providing process technology, design, development, and manufacturing services across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

What you will do

• Contribute to the design and development of tapeout systems that convert physical designs into photomask data.
• Perform daily tapeout operations, including design rule checks, mask data preparation, and coordination across global teams.
• Collaborate with fabs, OPC teams, Tapeout Logistics, and Tapeout Integration groups to support accurate and timely mask releases to RTM.
• Identify workflow improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, support multiple projects, and create documentation, best practices, training materials, and process controls.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs and perform responsibilities safely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, or a related field.
• Knowledge of integrated-circuit design and manufacturing in submicron technologies.
• Knowledge of EDA tools for physical layout design and verification, including Calibre DRC/LVS and Cadence Virtuoso.
• First experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl, or shell scripting, plus Linux and UNIX environment experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent spoken and written English at least at C1 level; flexibility, teamwork, and individual-contributor motivation.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of photomask manufacturing, product layouts, KERF or FRAME design, Cadence Virtuoso, or Mentor Calibre.
• Experience with Structured Problem Solving and technical program management.

Culture & Benefits

• Open-ended position with an early start date.
• 13th-month salary and bonus payments.
• Flexible working-time arrangements, including trust-based flextime and part-time models.
• Career development stages, internal qualification programs, and support for external education.
• On-site gym, beach volleyball court, bike leasing, subsidized employee restaurant, and team-event budget.