MICROELECTRONIC SYSTEMS NEWS
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Job Openings MOSAID Ottawa Canada
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DATE: september 1996
TITLE: Job Openings at MOSAID in Ottawa, Canada
Job Openings at MOSAID in Ottawa, Canada
Roger Colbeck
Director of Engineering
MOSAID, Semiconductor Division
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MOSAID's Semiconductor Division is currently undergoing a high growth
period and is looking for people at all levels in VLSI Design, Layout,
Test, CAD, Applications, Sales and Marketing. We traditionally have
specialized in memory design but are now expanding into other
analog/digital design areas and Application Specific Memories.
In addition to the permanent positions, we also have some openings for
temporary positions, i.e. coops or students who are interested in
taking a short break from their graduate studies.
MOSAID is a publicly-traded Canadian company of 150 people with annual
revenues on the order of $40M. We currently employ some 30 chip
designers, and our headquarters are just outside of Ottawa, Canada.
Ottawa boasts a high standard of living, much arts & culture, low
housing costs, low crime-rates, easy access to both winter and summer
sports, good schools & universities, a high concentration of
high-technology firms, ... and of course is the Capital of Canada,
voted the number 1 country to live in by the United Nations, 3 years
in a row!
Founded in 1975, MOSAID Technologies has become the world's leading
independent source of knowledge and technology related to the design
of MOS SRAM and DRAM integrated circuits. Together, our Semiconductor
Division and Systems Division have been recognized for innovation and
excellence. Join the world's largest independent memory IC design house
and leading supplier of memory test systems for engineering applications.
Send your resume to MOSAID - The Memory Experts.
" Independent thinking...
Memorable Results"
If you looking for an exciting career in high tech, please send your
resume.
BY FAX: (613) 831-0796
BY EMAIL: human_resources@mosaid.com
BY MAIL:
Manager, Human Resources
MOSAID Technologies Incorporated
P.O. Box 13579
Kanata, Ontario, K2K 1X6
CANADA
ENQUIRIES: (613) 831-3134
WWW: MOSAID
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SENIOR IC DESIGNER / PROJECT LEADER
To support our thrust in Application Specific Memory Components and
the increased demand for our full-custom memory design services,
MOSAID is looking for seasoned CMOS IC Designers and Project Leaders.
Applicants should have full-custom and/or ASIC design methodology
experience and the ability to lead and motivate design teams. These
positions offer the opportunity to design advanced IC products
including Dynamic RAMs, Static RAMs, Synchronous Dynamic RAMs,
Graphics RAMs, Application-Specific RAMs, D/A converters, PLLs, DLLs
and high-speed logic circuits.
Qualifications: a university engineering/applied science degree, or
equivalent, with 5+ years experience in full-custom and/or ASIC VLSI
design. Those applying to this position should be capable of meeting
aggressive schedules, possess innovative technical skills and have
leadership qualities.
VLSI FULL-CUSTOM DESIGN ENGINEER
Working in a team environment, you will contribute to the development
of modern CMOS memory and signal processing chips. This position
offers the opportunity to design full-custom IC products including
Dynamic RAMs, Static RAMs, Synchronous Dynamic RAMs, D/A converters,
PLLs, DLLs and high speed logic circuits. The successful candidate
will have previous experience in MOS memory design, analog MOS
semiconductor design at the transistor level or digital MOS design,
and a related university degree or equivalent. Experience using IC
design CAD tools such as MENTOR Graphics or CADENCE are assets.
APPLICATION SPECIFIC IC DESIGN ENGINEER
In this position, you will participate in the development of CMOS
devices combining high-density memory with application specific logic.
Required qualifications include an engineering degree or equivalent
and experience with ASIC design methodologies, hardware description
languages, logic synthesis, and place-and-route software. Experience
using MENTOR Graphics or CADENCE tools and familiarity and interest in
full custom design is desirable
IC CAD TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALIST
Working independently with input from the user community, you will help
research, acquire, evaluate, develop and enhance our existing CAD
tools. Additionally, you will help with the integration of different
CAD tools into MOSAID's environment, write high-level macros for the
CAD tools, design custom software when required, and provide user
support, as well as being involved in tool supplier liaison.
Qualifications: a university computer science/engineering degree, or
equivalent, with 2 years of relevant experience. Experience with
workstations (HP or Sun) and UNIX operating systems and working
knowledge of C programming and/or software development. Familiarity
with IC design CAD software (MENTOR Graphics, CADENCE or similar) is
essential. Both senior and junior level candidates are invited to
apply.
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT LAYOUT DESIGNER
Working as a member of the layout team, your responsibilities will
include layout design for full-custom projects and/or application
specific projects. Opportunities also exist for applicants with
layout floor planning and/or team leadership experience. Candidates
require experience with full-custom and automated IC layout and
verification tools such as MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE. More senior
applicants should have experience with the set up of advanced IC
design tools such as DRACULA or Gate Ensemble. Candidates for these
positions should be familiar with CMOS circuits and be capable of
creative solutions to complex layout situations.
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
Working as a member of the marketing team, you will be responsible for
the applications support of both JEDEC standard memory and ASM
(application specific memory) designs. Specific responsibilities
include: developing technical specifications for licensed products,
writing datasheets and applications notes, providing training to the
sales force and customers, and developing high level and system level
simulation models for customers.
Qualifications required include: engineering degree or equivalent with
3+ years' experience in semiconductor design or applications with an in
depth knowledge of graphics an/or telecom design. The ideal candidate
will be a results oriented, energetic self starter with a willingness
to travel to customer sites.
MANAGER, ASM MARKETING
As a key member of our marketing team, you will be responsible for all
Application Specific Memory Marketing issues, both design and
component licensing within the Semiconductor Division. Specific
responsibilities include: identifying markets and product
opportunities for MOSAID ASM Design Licensing and Component
initiatives, interfacing with customers to determine product
requirements, working with Engineering and Applications to define the
product and plan the development project, setting business objectives
in conjunction the with sales team, representing MOSAID at outside
functions and managing the ASM Marketing group.
Qualifications required include: Engineering degree or equivalent
with 8+ years' work experience and 3+ years' experience in
semiconductor sales and marketing. An MBA degree would be an asset.
The ideal candidate will be a results oriented, energetic self starter
with a willingness to travel to customer sites.
MANAGER, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Manager, Intellectual Property will be responsible for all
Intellectual Property (IP) issues within the Semiconductor Division.
This will include: encouraging new IP protection by working with the
engineering group to identify potential patents; coordinating
trademark, maskworks and patent filings; protecting MOSAID's existing
IP by monitoring unlicensed use; identifying licensing opportunities;
and managing and administering the IP function within the
Semiconductor Division.
Qualifications required include: engineering degree or equivalent
with 3 years' patent work experience, preferably as a registered
patent agent. The ideal candidate will have background in IP
licensing and contract, with the ability to work directly with patent
lawyers and patent agents. This position requires an energetic, self
-starter who is comfortable working with customers and
sub-contractors, and in traveling to customer sites.
PRODUCT TEST ENGINEER
As a key member of the Semiconductor Engineering team, you will be a
lead engineer in the preparation of test verification software,
including: Characterization, Debug and Yield improvement software for
our growing portfolio of standard JEDEC and Application Specific
Memory Products. You will interface with; the design team, product
design engineers and our customers who are primarily based in the Far
East
Qualifications required include: Bachelor's degree in electrical
engineering or equivalent with 3 year's experience in a test / design
debug environment. An understanding of both digital design as well as
C programming skills are required. The ideal candidate in addition to
excellent communications skills will be an energetic self starter,
respond positively under stress and be willing to travel if necessary
for extended periods.
IC PRODUCT ENGINEER
As a key member of the Semiconductor Engineering team, you will be a
lead engineer working with our design teams to develop testability into
our growing portfolio of standard JEDEC and Application Specific Memory
Products parts and ensuring their timely transfer into production. You
will use state of the art analysis techniques such as: E-Beam and Pico
Probing, LCD analysis and FIB in your work and will interface both with
our design teams and our customers who are primarily based in the Far
East
Qualifications required include: Bachelor's degree in electrical
engineering or equivalent with 3 year's experience in a test / design
debug environment and an understanding of digital design and design
for test. The ideal candidate in addition to excellent communications
skills will have strong analytical skills, respond positively under
stress and be willing to travel if necessary for extended periods.
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dbouldin@utk.edu