Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Writing and reviewing the logic of chip blocks in hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL (design roles).
Running simulations and verification tests to find logic bugs before a chip goes for manufacturing.
Working on chip layout, and checking timing, power and area against the design targets (physical design roles).
Monitoring and tuning fabrication steps such as deposition, etching and lithography to keep yield high (fab and process roles).
Designing test programmes and analysing failures on wafers and finished chips (test roles).
Coordinating with equipment suppliers, foundries and other teams, and recording every change in reports.
Maintaining documentation and quality records that meet industry and customer standards.
