New College Grad - CAD Engineer

Micron Technology; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, a world leader in memory and storage solutions, seeks a CAD Tools Engineer in Central Engineering to develop, enhance, and support CAD tools for NAND/DRAM/HBM designs. You will collaborate with design and process teams, apply AI-enabled methods, and deliver end-user training and documentation.

Minimum qualifications include a EE/CE degree and strong programming skills across Python, C/C++, and related languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals with experience in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, Perl, or Lisp.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments with proficiency in shell scripting.
• Experience in CAD engineering or a closely related field supporting semiconductor design.
• Experience applying AI or machine learning techniques, or working in environments where AI-enabled tools and data-driven methodologies are leveraged to improve productivity, efficiency, and design robustness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug CAD tools, flows, and methodologies to improve NAND, DRAM, and HBM memory designs.
• Provide production support for in-house and commercial EDA tools across design, physical layout, and verification environments.
• Deliver training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users for new tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with design teams, process teams, vendors, and customers to enable successful and timely design execution.
• Apply CAD software engineering methods and research techniques to support product development and evaluate architectural and hardware limitations.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Java

Visual Basic

Perl

Lisp

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Unix/Linux

Shell scripting

CAD tools

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.

Central Engineering at Micron Technology, Inc. is a rapidly growing organization that delivers critical services and drives innovation across multiple technical domains. Originally established to create economies of scale and improve efficiency for the Technology Products Group, the organization has evolved to deliver industry‑first products, core design process automation, and advanced AI and data science solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug CAD tools, flows, and methodologies to improve the efficiency and quality of NAND, DRAM, and HBM memory designs.
• Provide production support for in-house and commercial EDA tools across design, physical layout, and verification environments.
• Deliver training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users for new tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with design teams, process teams, vendors, and customers to enable successful and timely design execution.
• Apply CAD software engineering methods and research techniques to support product development and evaluate architectural and hardware limitations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals with experience in languages such as SKILL, Python, C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, Perl, or Lisp.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments with proficiency in shell scripting.
• Experience in CAD engineering or a closely related field supporting semiconductor design.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning techniques, or working in environments where AI-enabled tools and data-driven methodologies are leveraged to improve productivity, efficiency, and design robustness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in VLSI circuit design.
• Experience using IC design CAD tools for schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification.
• Direct experience with CMOS implementation, including tradeoffs between area, speed, and power.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled analytics, data science techniques, or machine learning approaches to enhance CAD methodologies and automation.

• 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.