STAFF ENGINEER, MODULE HW VAL

Micron Technology, Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a STAFF ENGINEER to lead competitor analysis and influence design quality in Hyderabad, India. The role focuses on evaluating DRAM module designs and involves collaboration across engineering teams to identify competitive gaps.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong technical communication skills. Join us to impact design quality and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DRAM module design, validation, or system-level hardware engineering.
• Strong understanding of DRAM module architecture and JEDEC standards.
• Hands-on experience with hardware teardowns and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end module-level competitor analysis and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on design choices and risk mitigation.
• Mentor junior engineers in competitor analysis methodology.

Skills

DRAM module design

High-speed signaling fundamentals

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

SI/PI tools

Job description

Req. ID: JR100210 STAFF ENGINEER, MODULE HW VAL

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end module-level competitor analysis, including mechanical, electrical, and architectural comparisons across industry competitors.
• Perform teardown and reverse engineering of competitor DIMMs (UDIMM, RDIMM, SODIMM, MRDIMM, etc.) focusing on:
  • PCB layout, routing, stack-up, materials, and shielding
  • Identification and analysis of non-DRAM components on the board (PMIC, Voltage Regulator, RCD, SPD, Data Buffer)
• Analyze signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and thermal design choices and compare against internal designs and JEDEC Raw Card designs.
• Benchmark performance, margins, reliability, and design tradeoffs across speed grades and use cases.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Validation, Product Engineering to:
  • Influence design choices and risk mitigation based on lessons learned from competitor analyses
  • Support related customer discussions and assessment of competitive positioning
• Develop clear technical reports and executive-ready summaries highlighting insights, risks, trends and opportunities.
• Build and maintain a competitive intelligence repository and database to track evolutions in design, BOM, and other key product aspects.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to strengthening competitor analysis methodology and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in DRAM module design, validation, or system-level hardware engineering.
• Strong understanding of:
  • DRAM module design, architecture, manufacturing and JEDEC standards
  • High-speed signaling fundamentals (DDR4/DDR5)
  • PMICs, Voltage Regulators, RCDs, SPDs, and module sideband interfaces
• Hands‑on experience with hardware teardowns, schematics, layout reviews, or lab-based analysis.
• Ability to independently drive technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior technical and leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering experience with DRAM modules or other PCB level products.
• Prior exposure to competitive benchmarking or industry intelligence roles.
• Familiarity with product teardowns, oscilloscope-based measurements, SI/PI tools, or ATE/UHS environments.
• Experience influencing design decisions across global, cross-site teams.

Impact of Role

• Direct influence on design quality, cost competitiveness, and time-to-market.
• Early identification of competitive gaps and differentiation opportunities.
• Increased confidence in customer and executive discussions through data-driven competitive insights.

Job Profile(s)

Hardware Engineer 4

Relocation level: (TBD)

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, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.