Trainer – EDA Tools & Design Automation

Job Purpose

To provide practical training on EDA tools and semiconductor design workflows, covering simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, physical implementation and verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Linux-based EDA training environments.
• Train learners on simulation, synthesis, STA, place-and-route and physical verification.
• Demonstrate open-source and commercial EDA tools.
• Develop tool-based assignments, practical exercises and troubleshooting labs.
• Train participants on design constraints, tool reports and debugging techniques.
• Support capstone projects and technical assessments.
• Maintain documentation for software installation, configurations and lab environments.
• Troubleshoot EDA tool and software environment issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–12 years of experience in EDA, semiconductor design, verification or physical design.
• Strong knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog, synthesis, STA, P&R, DRC/LVS and simulation.
• Good understanding of SPICE fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Linux and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of version-control systems.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence, Synopsys or Siemens EDA tools is preferred.

Preferred Background

• Experience with EDA vendors, ASIC design companies, semiconductor organisations or VLSI research/academic labs.
• Strong practical exposure to industry-standard EDA workflows.