Intern - Clock Design & Architecture, Intern

Micron Technology, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an Intern to work with Heterogeneous Integration Group engineers on evaluating HBM clocking architectures, PLL performance, timing behavior, and clock distribution strategies.

You will apply analytical modeling and AI-assisted workflows to improve design exploration and productivity. The role targets graduate students in Electrical Engineering, with knowledge of analog/mixed-signal fundamentals and clocking concepts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Solid understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
• Familiarity with clock generation and distribution concepts, including PLLs, DLLs, jitter, and timing analysis.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, Spectre, HSPICE, MATLAB, or equivalents.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document HBM clocking architectures, including clock distribution networks, WDQS timing architecture, and PLL design concepts.
• Evaluate clock noise sensitivity, timing margins, jitter performance, and PLL impacts on high-speed IO signal quality.
• Benchmark and compare alternative clock architecture solutions and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Find opportunities for performance optimization and support architecture-level design decisions.
• Apply LLMs, Generative AI, and AI-assisted workflows to enhance engineering analysis and productivity.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal fundamentals

Clock generation & distribution

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Python programming

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Spectre

HSPICE

MATLAB

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 Technology, we transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

The Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG) HBM Architecture team drives the development of future High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) architectures, clocking methodologies, and system-level technologies that support next-generation AI, HPC, networking, and data-center applications. The team works across architecture, design, verification, product engineering, and ecosystem partnerships to advance memory performance and design innovation.

As an Intern, you will work with experienced architects and engineers to evaluate HBM clocking architectures, PLL performance, timing behavior, and clock distribution strategies. This role offers opportunities to apply analytical and modeling techniques while using AI-assisted engineering workflows to improve design exploration and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document HBM clocking architectures, including clock distribution networks, WDQS timing architecture, and PLL design concepts.
• Evaluate clock noise sensitivity, timing margins, jitter performance, and PLL impacts on high-speed IO signal quality.
• Benchmark and compare alternative clock architecture solutions and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Find opportunities for performance optimization and support architecture-level design decisions.
• Apply Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and AI-assisted engineering workflows to enhance engineering analysis, data evaluation, and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Solid understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
• Familiarity with clock generation and distribution concepts, including PLLs, DLLs, jitter, and timing analysis.
• Experience using circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, Spectre, HSPICE, MATLAB, or equivalent technologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of timing analysis, clock quality metrics, signal integrity, and power integrity fundamentals.
• Exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-assisted engineering workflows used for engineering productivity and data analysis.
• Coursework or research related to analog/mixed-signal design, PLLs, timing analysis, clocking systems, or high-speed interfaces.
• Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with semiconductor design methodologies, architecture evaluation, or high-speed memory systems.

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.

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Income protection programs for illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.