Intern - DRAM IP Circuits Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Micron Technology invites interns to join the DRAM Engineering Group, IP Development, to contribute to DRAM IP development and verification. You will work on analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed interface circuits, gaining hands-on experience with SPICE and Verilog simulations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design quality.

As an intern, you will support schematic/layout reviews, parasitic extraction, post-layout validation, and automation scripting, while exploring

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical/Computer/Semiconductor Engineering or related STEM field.
• Strong coursework in CMOS analog/digital circuits and signal integrity.
• Basic programming experience with Python, Perl, TCL, MATLAB or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and optimization of DRAM IP analog/mixed-signal/high-speed interface circuits.
• Perform circuit simulations across process/voltage/temperature using SPICE/Verilog.
• Support schematic development, layout review, parasitic extraction, and post-layout verification.
• Collaborate with verification and layout teams to meet project objectives and improve design quality.
• Develop automation scripts and AI workflows to enhance productivity and analysis quality.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Semiconductor Engineering

Python

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Verilog

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.

The DRAM Engineering Group, IP Development team is responsible for delivering high-quality DRAM Intellectual Property solutions that enable next-generation AI, Mobile, Client, Data Center, and Graphics products. The team develops analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed interface circuits used across Micron’s future memory products, with a focus on predictable execution, design quality, reliability, and innovation across circuit design and verification flows.As an intern, you will work alongside experienced circuit designers to support the development of critical DRAM IP blocks used in upcoming memory solutions. This internship provides hands-on exposure to semiconductor circuit design, simulation, verification, physical design support, silicon validation, and advanced technology development. You will contribute to meaningful engineering projects while gaining experience using widely recognized EDA software, circuit modeling techniques, AI Assisted workflows, and multi-functional processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, simulation, and optimization of analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed interface circuits for next-generation DRAM IP.
• Perform circuit simulations using SPICE, Verilog, and mixed-signal simulation environments, including analysis across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
• Support schematic development, design reviews, layout review, parasitic extraction, post-layout verification, and circuit performance validation.
• Collaborate with verification, layout, product engineering, modeling, and multi-functional teams to meet project objectives and improve design quality.
• Develop automation scripts and Agentic AI workflows to improve engineering productivity, design methodology, simulation efficiency, and technical analysis quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Completed coursework or academic projects in CMOS analog circuits, CMOS digital circuits, semiconductor devices, signal integrity, or related circuit design topics.
• Basic programming experience in Python, Perl, TCL, MATLAB, or similar scripting and analysis languages.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to complete a technical project, summarize results, and present recommendations to engineering partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with analog, mixed-signal, memory, high-speed interface, or semiconductor circuit design through coursework, research, internship, or project work.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools, circuit simulation methodologies, SPICE simulation, Verilog modeling, or mixed-signal verification flows.
• Exposure to physical design concepts such as layout review, parasitic extraction, post-layout simulation, floor-planning, or design rule considerations.
• Experience Applying AI, Using AI, or Employing Artificial Intelligence to improve engineering workflows, automation, data analysis, software development, or user documentation.
• Familiarity with AI Assisted tools, Agentic AI, LLMs, Large Language Models, Generative AI, or AI-Enabled workflows for engineering productivity and design quality improvements.

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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