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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As a DRAM Engineering Group (DEG) Design Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for crafting and analyzing digital and analog circuits used in the development of memory products! This includes simulating, optimizing, and floor planning DRAM circuits. In this position you will work and support the efforts of groups such as Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly and Marketing to proactively design products to optimize all manufacturing functions and assure the best cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer happiness! You will also be responsible parasitic modeling and assisting in design validation, reticule experiments and required tape-out revisions.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Key member in the Development of New Memory Products by Assisting with the Overall Design, Layout, and Optimization of Memory Circuits.

• Perform circuit simulations using standard industry simulators

• Assist in design and development of schematics

• Participate in new circuit conception and design as needed

• Work with Process Integration to set model performance targets

• Responsible for reliability verification

• Ability to interpret device specification to produce required functionality

Coordinate and Manage the Layout Process

• Manage floor-planning process, including placement and routing optimization

• Assist in standard cell development

• Optimize design rules for cost, performance and functionality

Define Array Blocks and Pitch Cells

• Verify accurate word line and digit line lengths

• Choose appropriate transistor sizes and types for pitch cells for Vcell margin and performance

Manage Verification Processes

• Perform silicon versus schematic versus layout verification on required circuits

• Responsible for simulation, Verilog and parasitic modeling

• Assist in silicon design validation, reticule experiments, and tape-out revisions as needed           

Maintain Technical Expertise and Provide Training

• Aid in communicating best known practices to entire department

• Prepare detailed Documentation as required

• Participate in global Design forums

• Participate in continuing education and competitor analysis

• Participate in recruiting, and interviewing of new candidates

Contribute to Cross Group Communication to Work Towards Standardization and Group Success

• Work with Marketing, Probe, Assembly, Test, Process Integration, CAD, and Product Engineering groups to ensure proper manufacturability of product

• Proactively solicit guidance from various groups (i.e. Standard cell development; simulation, voltages)

Lead and Develop Projects and Team (Leads)

• Plan and coordinate projects and resource requirements, including planning, and scheduling activities and tasks, and management of designers and layout designers

• Serve as main point of contact for communication for design, layout, process and testing issues for projects

• Track progress, supervise when items are completed and what still needs to be done

• Prepare project status reports for upper management

• Plan and hold design reviews to discuss progress and decisions made about projects

Successful candidates for this position will have:

• Knowledge of CMOS Circuit Design and Device Physics Knowledge and experience in Finesim and/or Hspice

• Knowledge in verilog modeling and simulation tools

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• A self-motivated, hardworking teammate who enjoys working with others

• Experience with a scripting language (Python, Tcl, Perl, etc) Familiarity with memory design is a huge plus

Minimum Requirements:

• BSEE or greater

• 5+ years of Product Engineering or 3+ years of Design experience

• Digital or analog circuit design or debugging experience

• Strong understanding of array core architectures, circuits, & functions

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts to peers and management

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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