Digital Design Technical Competency Lead

Are you a seasoned semiconductor professional ready to shape the future of ASIC design? We are seeking an experienced Technical Competency Lead with a strong background in the semiconductor industry to define and drive our engineering methodologies and technical strategy on a global scale. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration and technical leadership. Por favor, lea detenidamente la información de esta oferta de empleo para entender exactamente qué se espera de los posibles candidatos.About the Role As the Technical Competency Lead, you will take ownership of developing and embedding scalable, standardised methodologies that elevate project efficiency, capability and quality. You will play a key role in ensuring our engineering approach is cutting-edge, well-documented, and aligned with industry best practice. You will also act as a trusted technical authority across customer programmes, internal teams, and external partners. Key Responsibilities • Define, implement, and continuously evolve technical strategies and engineering methodologies. • Champion a customer-focused culture through strong communication and delivery excellence. • Promote innovation and consistency through scalable tools, flows, and standardised processes. • Build strong relationships with EDA and IP vendors, driving adoption of best-in-class solutions. • Ensure design methodologies are documented, maintained, and supported with suitable training. • Gather feedback from technical and project leads to identify improvement opportunities. • Collaborate externally to integrate leading-edge methodologies and IPs into our design approach. • Contribute to white papers, technical presentations, and sales support efforts. • Provide expert-level guidance, peer reviews, and issue resolution across customer programmes. • Lead and mentor methodology engineers and technical consultants. What You’ll Bring Essential: • A relevant engineering degree. • Typically 10+ years’ experience in the semiconductor industry. • Deep expertise in RTL design and front-end methodologies. • Strong understanding of design checks: lint, CDC, RDC, LEC, SDC, DFT etc. • Proven ability to solve complex problems and coach engineering teams. • Experience working with EDA tool vendors and driving tool adoption. • Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences. • Strong documentation and training development skills. Desirable: • Knowledge of low-power design, functional safety, requirements management or QMS. • Experience applying AI/algorithmic approaches to design quality improvement. Who You Are • A creative thinker able to bring clarity and structure to technical strategy. • A trusted communicator who inspires confidence with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Positive, resilient and proactive, with a passion for high-quality engineering. • Highly organised, self-driven and able to adapt to changing priorities. • A natural mentor and team collaborator. Why Join Aion Silicon? At Aion, we value expertise, innovation, and teamwork. You’ll join a supportive and ambitious environment where your contribution truly matters. xsgfvud We offer: • Competitive salary and benefits • Flexible working options • Opportunities for professional growth and development • A chance to influence the future of semiconductor design and delivery If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real strategic impact and push the boundaries of engineering excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of ASIC development.