Engineer, Advanced Packaging Development - Design Enablement & Layout

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks an engineer for Design Enablement and Layout in Advanced Packaging Technology Development.

This role coordinates cross-functional teams across geographies to develop and optimize design rules, requirements, design, and layout from early development through manufacturing. You will work with Process Integration, Product Engineering, Design, and Advanced Mask teams, use Cadence tools, perform data analysis, and explore AI-driven approaches to shorten

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor industry and design/test structure development.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or R for data post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine Design Rules, Requirements, and Test Structures for advanced packaging.
• Create layout and DBR test vehicle and product designs to support technology development.
• Ensure robust Design Rule Checks (DRC) and responses to deviations.
• Analyze large datasets to drive data-driven decisions.
• Leverage AI to reduce development time.
• Manage structure evaluation to support development and quantify margins.
• Partner with teams to resolve layout-related process issues.
• Document resolutions and align design rules across nodes.
• Maintain communication across Process Integration, Product Engineering, Design, and Advanced Mask teams.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Data analysis

Python/MATLAB

AI in design

Education

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

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre

HSPICE

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.

Micron is seeking an engineer for Design Enablement and Layout in Advanced Packaging Technology Development. This role involves coordinating cross-functional engineering teams across geographies to develop and optimize design rules, requirements, design, and layout from early development through manufacturing!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine Design Rules, Requirements, and Test Structures for advanced packaging.
• Create layout and DBR test vehicle and product designs to support technology development.
• Ensure robust Design Rule Checks (DRC) and appropriate responses to deviations.
• Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Leverage of artificial intelligence to reduce development time.
• Manage structure evaluation to support development and quantify process margins.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in semiconductor industry in areas such as Process Integration, Yield Enhancement, Product Engineering, Design, Test Structure Development, or Unit Process Development.
• Very good understanding of semiconductor memory process flows and TSV based packaging.
• Hands on experience and proficiency in EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso Layout and Schematic Editor, Calibre, Hspice etc.)
• Familiarity with Design Rule Characterization and validation on Silicon.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB
• Capable of resolving complex technical issues and communicating clearly, with Exposure to CAD group interactions, data post-processing, and database/reticle data transfer.

Nice to have

• Experience coding in SKILL or SVRF
• AI Agentic Workflow
• AI tool usage in layout design

Job Profile(s)

Semiconductor Design Engineer 2

Relocation Level

TBD

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