Senior Simulation Engineer / Manager – Semiconductor Process Modeling

About The BusinessTata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components. TEPL is building India’s first AI-enabled, state-of-the-art semiconductor foundry to serve fast-growing markets such as automotive, wireless communications, and AI with products like power management ICs, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCUs), and HPC logic.Responsibilities• Lead development of multi-physics simulation models for semiconductor equipment processes including Etch, PVD, and CVD.• Integrate AI/ML models to accelerate simulation runtimes and enable data-driven parameter optimization.• Simulate plasma-based reactions and validate results against experimental or fab data.• Work closely with fab, equipment, and process engineering teams to align simulations with real-world process objectives.• Mentor and guide junior simulation engineers; review modeling approaches and provide technical direction.• Document simulation methodologies and deliver insights to cross-functional teams.• Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and tool design strategies based on modeling insights.Essential Attributes• Deep knowledge of plasma physics and reaction modeling.• Strong hands-on experience with tools like COMSOL, Ansys, or Star-CCM+.• Experience applying AI to engineering problems, including surrogate modeling and ML-based optimization.• Proactive, collaborative, and capable of influencing technical decisions across teams.• Able to balance technical depth with execution agility in a fast-paced R&D environment.Qualifications• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related fields.• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor simulation, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or mentorship role.• Strong programming/scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, etc.) for simulation post-processing and AI integration.• Prior semiconductor industry experience preferred.

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