New College Grad - CAD Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a New College Grad CAD Engineer to join Central Engineering. You will develop, test, and support CAD tools used for NAND, DRAM, and HBM memory designs, collaborating across design, process, and vendor teams.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled design methods and training for end users, with opportunities to contribute to innovative memory technology and design automation in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in SKILL, Python, C/C++, Java, and shell scripting.
• Experience with Unix/Linux and CAD engineering in semiconductor design.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques in CAD environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug CAD tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Provide production support for in-house and commercial EDA tools.
• Deliver training and documentation for new tools and flows.
• Collaborate with design, process, vendors, and customers.
• Apply CAD methods and research to support product development.

Skills

SKILL (CAD language)

Python

C

C++

Java

Visual Basic

Perl

Lisp

Shell scripting

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

IC design CAD tools

EDA tools

Job description

JR114754 New College Grad - CAD Engineer (Evergreen)

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.

Job Profile(s)

CAD Engineer 1 - CAD Engineer 2

Relocation Level

TBD

Benefits

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.