New College Grad - Semiconductor Design Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho is seeking Semiconductor Design Engineer I/II to design, simulate, and optimize CMOS memory circuits and related blocks, collaborating across Product, Process, Test, and CAD teams to ensure high-quality tape-outs.

The role requires a foundation in CMOS design, circuit simulation, and digital logic, with experience using tools like FINESIM, HSPICE, SPICE, and VERILOG. AI-assisted workflows are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of CMOS circuit design, semiconductor devices, and device physics.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as FINESIM, HSPICE, SPICE, or VERILOG.
• Understanding of digital logic design, state machines, and design verification methodologies.
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, analyze, and optimize CMOS memory circuits and functional blocks, including memory arrays, control logic, datapaths, address decoding, and I/O interfaces.
• Support physical design activities such as floor planning, placement, routing optimization, layout verification, and manufacturability improvements.
• Perform circuit simulations and debugging using industry-standard tools e.g., FINESIM, HSPICE, VERILOG, and analyze results across operating conditions and performance targets.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Process Integration, Test, Assembly, CAD, Modeling, Verification, and other multi-functional partners to ensure product quality, reliability, and successful tape-out execution.
• Leverage AI Assisted design tools, Agentic AI workflows, Generative AI solutions, and automation methodologies to improve simulation efficiency, design exploration, debug processes, and engineering productivity.

Skills

CMOS circuit design

Device physics

Circuit simulation

Digital logic design

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

FINESIM

HSPICE

SPICE

VERILOG

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Job Profile(s): Semiconductor Design Engineer 1 - Semiconductor Design Engineer 2

Relocation Level: TBD

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, analyze, and optimize CMOS memory circuits and functional blocks, including memory arrays, control logic, datapaths, address decoding, and input/output interfaces.
• Support physical design activities such as floor planning, placement, routing optimization, layout verification, and manufacturability improvements.
• Perform circuit simulations and debugging using industry-standard tools (e.g., FINESIM, HSPICE, VERILOG), and analyze results across operating conditions and performance targets.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Process Integration, Test, Assembly, CAD, Modeling, Verification, and other multi-functional partners to ensure product quality, reliability, and successful tape‑out execution.
• Leverage AI Assisted design tools, Agentic AI workflows, Generative AI solutions, and automation methodologies to improve simulation efficiency, design exploration, debug processes, and engineering productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of CMOS circuit design, semiconductor devices, and device physics.
• Experience or academic exposure to circuit simulation and modeling tools such as FINESIM, HSPICE, SPICE, or VERILOG.
• Understanding of digital logic design, state machines, and design verification methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and collaboration skills in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in memory design technologies such as DRAM, NAND, SRAM, high-speed circuits, or mixed-signal design.
• Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, physical design flows, layout methodologies, and power delivery network (PDN) analysis.
• Programming or scripting experience using Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar languages to support design automation and workflow optimization.
• Experience using AI Assisted development tools, Code Assist, LLMs, or Generative AI technologies to enhance engineering productivity, analysis, and technical problem-solving.

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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