New College Grad - Design Engineer, NVEG

Micron Technology, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 83,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to memory product development by assisting with the design, layout, and optimization of datapath circuits for NAND flash memory, and to help shape major datapath architectural changes for higher speed and lower power.

You will collaborate with other engineers on planning, layout, and validation activities, drive silicon experiments with the PE team, and use AI tools to accelerate workflows while delivering

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering required; 0–2 years in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Understanding of physical design flows, high-speed IO performance, power/area optimization.
• Ability to participate in complex design projects and communicate progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage major IO/datapath block (input receiver, serializer, deserializer, clock distribution, equalizer, ZQ calibration, ONFI training features, wave pipeline) to meet specifications and verify functionality and performance
• Model parasitics and review layout regularly and find opportunities of improving area/power
• Communicate with project integration and other functional teams on specifications of major block interfaces
• Communicate with PE to drive silicon experiments and propose and implement fixes for yield improvement and silicon debugging
• Document and review final results with senior engineers and project partners
• Leverage AI and automation to facilitate workflow acceleration and ongoing research

Skills

Physical design flows

High-speed IO performance

Power and area optimization

Chip architecture / floorplanning

AI for design improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

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.

Department intro

The Non-Volatile Engineering Group (NVEG) at Micron contributes to the development of memory products that are best-in-class in terms of die size, performance, reliability, and power. Our NVEG organization is dedicated to advancing non-volatile memory technologies such as NAND. Our primary mission is to innovate and develop groundbreaking solutions that improve the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory products.

Position overview

This Design Engineer position will contribute to the development of new memory products by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of datapath circuits for NAND flash memory. This person will help make strategic decisions on major datapath architectural changes influenced by new design specs such as higher speed/lower power. They will assess pros and cons of new architecture and contribute to its implementation. The role will be expected to collaborate with other engineers on technical datapath design projects, participating in the design planning, layout, and validation activities according to project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage major IO/datapath block (e.g. input receiver, serializer, deserializer, clock distribution, equalizer, ZQ calibration, ONFI training features, wave pipeline) to meet specifications and verify functionality and performance
• Model parasitics and review layout regularly and find opportunities of improving area/power
• Communicate with project integration and other functional teams on specifications of major block interfaces
• Communicate with PE to drive silicon experiments and propose and implement fixes for yield improvement and silicon debugging
• Document and review final results with senior engineers and project partners
• Leverage AI and automation to facilitate workflow acceleration and ongoing research

Minimum Qualifications

• A completed BS or MS in Electrical Engineering and 0-2 years of full-time professional experience in semiconductor manufacturing
• Understanding of physical design flows, high-speed IO circuit performance, power and area optimization, and chip architecture/floorplan
• Demonstrated ability of being an active participant in complex design projects and effectively communicating progress and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• PHD in Electrical Engineering and/or a focus on Microelectronics
• Hands-on experience in using AI to improve quality of design and efficiency
• Coursework in/understanding of CMOS BSIM model, CMOS targets for high speed IO operation, and CMOS device reliability

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$83,000.00 - $198,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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