Hiring: DFM RET Engineer Company: Texas Instruments Location: Dallas, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 20:39:30 Target Skills & Keywords : EDA, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Node.js, Perl, Python About the job Experience: •5+ years of hands-on OPC and DFM experience in the semiconductor industry Required Skills: •Change the world. Love your job. •Develop, evaluate, and implement advanced OPC models and recipes for 28nm and equivalent advanced node technologies •Perform comprehensive DFM analysis on product designs, identifying and mitigating potential manufacturing issues (e.g., hotspots, yield detractors) •Partner cross-functionally with design teams to define DFM guidelines and ensure layout compliance with manufacturing capabilities •Interface directly with lithography and process engineering teams to optimize OPC recipes and improve patterning performance, yield, and process window •Interface with OPC and lithography engineers to co-optimize layout structures for printability •Analyze lithography process data and wafer yield data to identify root causes of patterning defects and drive corrective actions •Evaluate and qualify new OPC/DFM software tools and methodologies Qualifications: •Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field •In-depth knowledge of optical lithography principles and RET (OPC, SRA, assist features, mask technology) •Applied hands-on capability in industry-standard OPC tools (e.g., Synopsys Sentaurus Lithography, Siemens EDA Calibre, ASML Brion) •Operational familiarity with 28nm/22nm process constraints and lithographic limitations •Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, TCL, Perl, or equivalent) •Operational familiarity with layout tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso); knowledge of DRC and LVS •Strong cross-functional collaboration and analytical skills •Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics. •We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!