As an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer, you will need to master following:

• electronic components
• integrated circuit types

More generally, an integrated circuit design engineer is also versed in:

• CAD software
• create technical plans
• customise drafts
• design drawings
• design electronic systems
• design integrated circuits
• electricity
• electronic equipment standards
• electronics
• integrated circuits
• liaise with engineers
• mathematics
• semiconductors
• use CAD software
• use technical drawing software

It also helps to know the following:

• monitor system performance
• apply technical communication skills
• communicate with customers
• create a product's virtual model
• design prototypes
• develop assembly instructions
• draft bill of materials
• draw blueprints
• electrical engineering
• engineering principles
• keep records of work progress
• manufacturing processes
• plan manufacturing processes
• provide technical documentation
• review drafts
• test electronic units
• train employees
• use manual draughting techniques