Principal Semiconductor Design Engineer
Micron
Job Summary
Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Semiconductor Design Engineer to develop and optimize DRAM circuits and systems. This role involves schematic design, layout, and simulation, along with rigorous verification to ensure functionality and reliability. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to new design methodologies, resolve design issues using advanced tools, and prepare detailed documentation. A key focus is on creating a robust power network for HBM4E bandwidth requirements.
Must Have
- Develop and optimize DRAM circuits and systems
- Perform rigorous verification and validation of DRAM designs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (process technology, product engineering, manufacturing)
- Contribute to new design methodologies and techniques
- Identify and resolve design issues using advanced debugging and analysis tools
- Prepare detailed design documentation
- Focus on creating and analyzing a robust power network for HBM4E
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience OR 7 years of experience in Semiconductor Design Engineer-related occupation
- Proficiency in Digital logic design and CMOS technology
- Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (Cadence, Synopsys) for simulation, synthesis, and verification
- Ability to analyze layout and Power distribution Network
- Knowledge of Low Power Design Techniques (power gating, clock gating, voltage scaling)
- Understanding of High BandWidth memory (HBM) usage conditions and stack architecture
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Continuous Learning
- Wellness Programs
- Stock Purchase Program
- Health Insurance
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Income protection benefits
- Paid family leave
- Paid holidays
- Peer-to-peer recognition
Job Description
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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.
Responsible for developing and optimizing DRAM circuits and systems, including schematic design, layout, and simulation. Perform rigorous verification and validation of DRAM designs to ensure their functionality, performance, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as process technology, product engineering, and manufacturing, is essential to ensure seamless integration and production of DRAM products. Contribute to the development of new design methodologies and techniques to enhance DRAM performance and efficiency. Identify and resolve design issues and challenges using advanced debugging and analysis tools will be a key part of your role. Prepare detailed design documentation, including specifications, test plans, and reports. Focus on creating and analyzing a robust pwr network that can handle the increased bandwidth required for HBM4E.
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field, followed by five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Semiconductor Design Engineer-related occupation. OR employer will accept 7 years of work experience in job offered or in a Semiconductor Design Engineer-related occupation. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable. Position requires:
1. Digital logic design and CMOS technology;
2. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, including Cadence, Synopsys for simulation, synthesis, and verification;
3. Analyzing layout and Power distribution Network;
4. Low Power Design Techniques, including power gating, clock gating, and voltage scaling;
5. High BandWidth memory(HBM) usage conditions and the stack architecture including logic and core die.
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.
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