Principal Engineer - DRAM Design Rule Job at Micron, Boise, ID

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  • Micron
  • Boise, ID

Job Description

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.

Overview:
Micron is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to lead Design Enablement efforts for DRAM technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead efforts to develop and refine Design Rules, Requirements, and Test Structures for all DRAM generations.

  • Manage test structure evaluation to support next-gen device development and quantify process margins.

  • Define sub-milestones within layout schedules and ensure timely execution across teams.

  • Address process window vs. die size issues arising from database layout techniques.

  • Collaborate with Design, Product Engineering, Process Integration, Business Units, and Quality teams to optimize PPAC (Performance, Power, Area, Cost).

  • Ensure robust Design Rule Checks (DRC) and appropriate responses to deviations.

  • Strategically partner with teams to resolve process issues related to layout and prioritize solutions.

  • Document and communicate complex problem resolutions and drive cross-node design rule alignment.

  • Maintain effective communication across Process Integration, Product Engineering, Design, and Advanced Mask teams.

  • Improve documentation of R&D activities for design rule improvement

  • Ability to define and implement design rules within APR workflows to enhance layout efficiency and manufacturability.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics or related field

  • Senior level engineer with 5 - 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry in the areas of Process Integration, Yield Enhancement, Product Engineering, Design, Test Structure Development, or Unit Process Development

  • Experience with Test Structure Design and characterization

  • Possess a deep understanding of the DRAM process flow, as well as the function and purpose of major DRAM components, such as Sense Amp, Word-line driver, and Anti-Fuse

  • Exposure and familiarity with CAD group interactions, data post-processing, and the process of transferring data from the database to the reticle

Preferred Requirements:

  • Solid grasp and exposure to design & layout with the ability to do minor layout, work with Pcells is desired

  • Think and communicate clearly in urgent and stressful situations

  • Demonstrated success in resolving sophisticated issues

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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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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