Engineer- DRAM, Advanced DRAM and EM Device/Cell Technology

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Income protection when unable to work

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Device Engineer to define and validate future DRAM device and cell technologies.

You will characterize memory arrays, analyze electrical behavior and failures, and influence process decisions that impact yield, quality and performance. This role requires an MS with 5+ years or a PhD, deep semiconductor device physics knowledge, and experience with DRAM, NAND, NOR or SRAM.

Qualifications

• MS with 5+ years of industry experience or PhD with hands-on research in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor device physics including CMOS, diodes, and related devices.
• Deep knowledge of mainstream memory technologies such as DRAM, NAND, NOR, or SRAM.
• Experience with DRAM array characterization and failure analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis, DOE, and statistical techniques using tools such as JMP or Python.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive electrical specifications for DRAM, Advanced DRAM and emerging memory technologies, translating product requirements into device-level targets for performance, reliability and scaling.
• Design, implement, and interpret experiments to optimize cell and access device performance, including running materials experiment, developing new integration schemes and defining new characterization methodologies.
• Develop physical and electrical models (TCAD and compact modeling) to identify performance, yield and reliability limiters, using advanced materials characterization, device physics insight, and statistical data analysis.
• Create and/or improve stress methodologies to evaluate device reliability (TDDB, leakage, variability, endurance) and establish robust design margins.
• Analyze array-level behavior using probe, parametric, and backend data to root-cause variability, optimize distributions, and improve yield, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process integration, design, and product engineering teams to translate device insights into technology and product improvements, enabling best-in-class memory solutions.

Skills

Device physics

DRAM memory technology

Data analysis

DOE

Python

JMP

Semiconductor devices

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

JMP

Python

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. We are the R&D DRAM Device and Cell Technology Group at Micron, working at the heart of future memory scaling in an industry‑leading 300mm R&D facility. We explore new device concepts, push the limits of DRAM cell performance, and turn deep physics understanding into manufacturable technology. If you enjoy learning fast, solving hard problems, and collaborating across process areas, this team delivers! In this role, you will play a critical part in defining and validating future DRAM device and cell technologies. As a Device Engineer, you will characterize memory arrays, analyze electrical behavior and failures, and influence process and material decisions that directly impact yield, quality, and performance. Your work will shape the electrical foundation of next‑generation DRAM products.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive electrical specifications for DRAM, Advanced DRAM and emerging memory technologies, translating product requirements into device‑level targets for performance, reliability and scaling.
• Design, implement, and interpret experiments to optimize cell and access device performance, including running materials experiment, developing new integration schemes and defining new characterization methodologies.
• Develop physical and electrical models (TCAD and compact modeling) to identify performance, yield and reliability limiters, using advanced materials characterization, device physics insight, and statistical data analysis.
• Create and/or improve stress methodologies to evaluate device reliability (TDDB, leakage, variability, endurance) and establish robust design margins.
• Analyze array‑level behavior using probe, parametric, and backend data to root‑cause variability, optimize distributions, and improve yield, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with process integration, design, and product engineering teams to translate device insights into technology and product improvements, enabling best‑in‑class memory solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS with 5+ years of industry experience or PhD with hands‑on research in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor device physics including CMOS, diodes, and related devices.
• Deep knowledge of mainstream memory technologies such as DRAM, NAND, NOR, or SRAM.
• Experience with DRAM array characterization and failure analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis, DOE, and statistical techniques using tools such as JMP or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working across process integration and circuit or architecture domains.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi‑functional engineering teams.
• Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate technical status to management.

Benefits

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations, benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, paid family leave, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.