Intern - Advanced DRAM Cell/Device Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology's Boise R&D site seeks a DRAM Technology Development Engineer to define, develop, and optimize future DRAM cell and access device technologies. You will combine semiconductor device physics, silicon experimentation, electrical characterization, and data-driven decision making to improve cell performance, density, retention, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with multi-functional teams to influence technology roadmaps and support the transition of new

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor device physics, including MOSFET operation, access devices, and capacitor fundamentals.
• Experience with electrical characterization, device testing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of large experimental data sets.
• Familiarity with DRAM operational concepts, including activation, sensing, retention, and disturb mechanisms.
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar platforms, along with AI Proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical performance targets for DRAM access devices, capacitors, and cell stack elements, and evaluate new device architectures, materials, and integration schemes.
• Design and execute silicon experiments; perform electrical characterization and statistical analysis to find opportunities for device, process, and design improvements.
• Analyze array-level behavior including sensing margins, activation characteristics, disturb mechanisms, retention performance, and read/write operation interactions.
• Partner with modeling, design, process integration, and manufacturing teams to validate device behavior, optimize technology solutions, and support technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
• Apply AI-Assisted and Generative AI tools, where appropriate, to enhance data analysis, workflow efficiency, and technical decision-making.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

JMP

AI proficiency

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related technical field

Tools

Synopsys Sentaurus

Silvaco

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.

At Micron's Boise R&D site, the DRAM Technology Development organization drives innovation in next-generation memory solutions. The team develops advanced DRAM cell architectures, access devices, and integration technologies that enable future scaling, improved performance, enhanced reliability, and manufacturing readiness. Engineers work across device, process integration, modeling, design, and product engineering teams to bring groundbreaking memory technologies from concept to production.

The DRAM Device & Cell Technology Engineer plays a key role in defining, developing, and optimizing future DRAM cell and access device technologies. This position combines semiconductor device physics, silicon experimentation, electrical characterization, and data-driven decision making to improve cell performance, density, retention, reliability, and manufacturability. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-functional teams to influence technology roadmaps and support the transition of new innovations into manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical performance targets for DRAM access devices, capacitors, and cell stack elements, and evaluate new device architectures, materials, and integration schemes.
• Design and execute silicon experiments; perform electrical characterization and statistical analysis to find opportunities for device, process, and design improvements.
• Analyze array-level behavior including sensing margins, activation characteristics, disturb mechanisms, retention performance, and read/write operation interactions.
• Partner with modeling, design, process integration, and manufacturing teams to validate device behavior, optimize technology solutions, and support technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
• Apply AI-Assisted and Generative AI tools, where appropriate, to enhance data analysis, workflow efficiency, and technical decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor device physics, including MOSFET operation, access devices, and capacitor fundamentals.
• Experience with electrical characterization, device testing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of large experimental data sets.
• Familiarity with DRAM operational concepts, including activation, sensing, retention, and disturb mechanisms.
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar platforms, along with AI Proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DRAM or NAND device development, characterization, or technology research.
• Hands-on experience with TCAD simulation tools such as Synopsys Sentaurus or Silvaco.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, advanced BEOL integration, reliability mechanisms, and device variation analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex experimental programs and drive multi-functional alignment.
• Experience Leveraging AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI-Enabled analytics, or AI Supported engineering workflows to improve research productivity and technical insights.

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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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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