Intern - DRAM Technology DTCO & PPA Assessment Engineer

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a DTCO Intern to evaluate emerging DRAM technologies and assess their impact on future product architectures. You will run transistor-level simulations and benchmarking using HSPICE and FineSim, and develop Claude AI-based automation to boost efficiency.

You will collaborate with device engineering, modeling, and circuit design teams, applying data analysis to support tech decisions and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Expected graduation Fall 2025 or later.
• Knowledge of VLSI design, semiconductor device physics, and CMOS fundamentals.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools, including Claude AI Agents, and data analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as HSPICE, FineSim, or equivalent EDA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging DRAM technologies and analyze their impact on future product architectures and design tradeoffs.
• Perform transistor-level simulations and circuit benchmarking using industry-standard EDA tools such as HSPICE and FineSim.
• Develop and utilize Claude AI-based automation workflows and data analysis processes to improve simulation efficiency and engineering productivity.
• Analyze technical data and communicate insights through presentations and reports that support technology development decisions.
• Collaborate with device engineering, modeling, process integration, and circuit design teams on multi-functional projects.

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

HSPICE

FineSim

EDA platforms

Claude AI Agents

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's Design-Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) team plays a critical role in bridging semiconductor device technology and circuit design to enable next-generation DRAM products. The team evaluates emerging technologies, develops methodologies for performance assessment, and contributes to early design enablement activities that influence product power, performance, and area (PPA). Through close collaboration with device, process, modeling, and design engineering teams, DTCO helps guide technology development decisions that shape future memory solutions.As a DTCO Intern, you will gain hands-on experience evaluating advanced DRAM technologies and assessing their impact on future product architectures. You will use industry-standard electronic design automation (EDA) tools, perform circuit simulations and benchmarking, and apply data analysis techniques to support technology development decisions. This position provides an opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers while developing technical skills in semiconductor technology, circuit design, and AI-enabled automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging DRAM technologies and analyze their impact on future product architectures and design tradeoffs.
• Perform transistor-level simulations and circuit benchmarking using industry-standard EDA tools such as HSPICE and FineSim.
• Develop and utilize Claude AI-based automation workflows and data analysis processes to improve simulation efficiency and engineering productivity.
• Analyze technical data and communicate insights through presentations and reports that support technology development decisions.
• Collaborate with device engineering, modeling, process integration, and circuit design teams on multi-functional projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Expected graduation date of Fall 2025 or later.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VLSI design, semiconductor device physics, and CMOS fundamentals.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools, including Claude AI Agents, and data analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as HSPICE, FineSim, or equivalent EDA platforms, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in CMOS modeling, advanced semiconductor devices, digital circuit design, or semiconductor process technology.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation tools used for engineering workflows.
• Experience applying AI, Agentic AI, or AI-assisted solutions to improve data analysis, simulation, or engineering productivity.
• Exposure to machine learning-based data analysis techniques.
• Experience presenting technical findings and collaborating in multi-functional engineering environments.

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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