Layout/Mask Designer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a layout engineer to design physical IC layouts for memory products in Boise. You will handle analog layout, floor planning, routing, and power distribution, ensuring the layout aligns with schematics and process rules.

You will verify layouts using LVS/DRC/DFM and collaborate with circuit designers across teams in the US, India, and Japan to deliver high-quality layouts on schedule. A Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with IC layout and IP layout design is required.
• Proficiency with Cadence OA and verification tools (Caliber) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Create physical layout of transistors, resistors, and capacitors for analog circuits used in memory products.
• Perform floor planning, routing, and power bus designs; ensure layout matches schematics.
• Deliver layout and DBR on time; verify with LVS/DRC/DFM and provide documentation.

Skills

DRAM functions

IC layout design

Layout verification

Floor planning & routing

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence OA

Caliber verification tools

DRC/LVS workflows

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.

Create physical layout of transistors, resistors, and capacitors for analog circuits used in the development of memory products. Build layouts that meet the process rules and verify that it matches the schematic. Work on floor planning, routing, and power bus designs. Support team in establishing IP Layout work modes, including layout standardization, co-work flow, align methods for minimizing impact. Deliver quality layout on time, monitor layout quality, pass SPF, confirm with circuit designers, and deliver layout and DBR on time. Provide IC layout design support by performing floor planning, custom layout, Analog/Mix signal layout and full chip level layout designs. Perform layout verification such as LVS/DRC/DFM, support, quality check and documentation. Complete function block with good layout quality following broad instructions. Apply judgment in interpreting results and conducting quantitative analysis. Communicate with engineering teams in India, Japan, and US to assure the success of the layout project. Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Position requires:

1. DRAM circuit functions


2. IC custom layout for IP layout design


3. Cadence OA and Caliber verification tools


4. Design rule check (DRC) and Layout vs Schematic (LVS)


5. Making layout patterns


6. Industrial application of devices and sensors

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.

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.

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