NCG ENGINEER – HBM LAYOUT

Micron Technology, Inc.; Tlaquepaque; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Guadalajara, Mexico, is seeking an NCG Engineer – HBM Layout to craft IC layouts for leaf and standard cells, focusing on performance, power, area, and design efficiency.

You will interpret DRC/LVS results and collaborate with global teams on challenging HBM projects. The role demands a solid electronics background, familiarity with layout tools, and strong problem-solving skills, with English communication for cross‑site collaboration and continuous learning in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related field.
• Graduation from the program within the past two years.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuit concepts and proficiency in circuit simulation or design tools.
• Conversational English proficiency.
• Interest in semiconductor technology with motivation to learn, collaborate, and develop technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Craft and develop IC layouts for leaf cells, standard cells, and sub-blocks with attention to performance, power, area, capacitance, and design efficiency.
• Interpret DRC/LVS and other physical verification results to support accurate layouts.
• Apply a systematic, detail-focused approach to problem-solving and physical verification while planning work efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams across global locations to drive layout projects.
• Continue to learn and develop semiconductor design skills while contributing to HBM solutions.

Skills

Electronic circuit concepts

English communication

Problem solving

C++ or Python programming

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electronics or related fields

Tools

Cadence VLE/VXL

Calibre DRC/LVS

Python scripting

Job description

Req ID: JR113512 NCG ENGINEER – HBM LAYOUT

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.

Join our High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) team in Guadalajara, Mexico, as a Layout Design Engineer! You will help develop integrated circuit layouts for HBM technology used in intensive applications such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. You will learn, innovate, and collaborate with teams across our global footprint while contributing to multiple design projects.

Responsibilities:

• Craft and develop IC layouts for leaf cells, standard cells, and sub-blocks, with attention to performance, power, area, capacitance, and design efficiency.
• Interpret Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), and other physical verification results to support accurate custom layouts.
• Apply a systematic, detail-focused approach to problem-solving and physical verification while planning work efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams across global locations to drive successful layout projects.
• Continue to learn and develop your semiconductor design skills while contributing to innovative HBM solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, Nanotechnology, or a related technical field.
• Graduation from a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program within the past two years.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuit concepts and proficiency in electronic circuit simulation or design tools.
• Effective interpersonal skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with conversational English proficiency.
• Interest in semiconductor technology, with motivation to learn, collaborate, and develop technical expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or academic project experience related to pre-silicon circuit design, analog circuits, physical design, or analog layout.
• Knowledge of MOS fundamentals, semiconductor fabrication, and the effects of layout on circuit speed, capacitance, power, and area.
• Experience with Cadence VLE/VXL, Siemens/Mentor Graphics Calibre DRC/LVS, or similar layout and physical verification tools.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as C++ or Python.
• Experience using or developing AI-enabled methodologies for automation and engineering problem-solving.

Semiconductor Design Engineer 2

Relocation Level: TBD

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