New College Grad - Semiconductor Design Engineer, DRAM Products Group

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to the design, simulation, optimization, and validation of memory products across the full product lifecycle. You will partner with global teams to deliver high-quality, manufacturable solutions that optimize performance, reliability, cost, and time-to-market.

Responsibilities include designing memory circuits, performing SPICE/Verilog analyses, evaluating tradeoffs, and supporting silicon validation while leveraging AI-assisted tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of memory architectures and CMOS device behavior.
• Experience with circuit simulation setup, analysis, and debug using SPICE/Verilog or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize digital and analog memory circuits and control logic.
• Perform circuit analysis using SPICE, Verilog, evaluating power, performance, area, and reliability tradeoffs.
• Analyze layout parasitics and support design-rule optimization for robust die-level circuitry.
• Support silicon validation, test-chip planning, and lab correlation activities.
• Collaborate with global multi-functional teams and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve design workflows.

Skills

Memory architectures

CMOS device behavior

Circuit simulation

SPICE

Verilog

Analytical skills

Team communication

AI-assisted design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Verilog

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.

For more than 45 years, Micron Technology has driven innovation through industry-leading memory and semiconductor solutions. The Design Engineering organization develops advanced silicon-to-systems technologies by bringing together global, diverse teams that foster collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous innovation.

As a Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, simulation, optimization, and validation of memory products across the full product lifecycle. This role partners closely with global design, verification, product engineering, test, process integration, assembly, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, manufacturable solutions that optimize performance, reliability, cost, and time-to-market.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize digital and analog memory circuits, including memory arrays, control logic, address decoding, datapaths, and internal test circuitry.
• Perform circuit analysis and debug using industry-standard tools such as SPICE and Verilog, evaluating power, performance, area, and reliability tradeoffs.
• Analyze layout parasitics, support design rule optimization, and translate device specifications into robust die-level circuit functionality across operating conditions.
• Support test chip planning, silicon validation, characterization, and lab correlation activities to ensure successful product development.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams and leverage Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted technologies to identify design improvements, accelerate development, and drive innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of memory architectures, memory applications, and CMOS device behavior.
• Experience with circuit simulation setup, analysis, and debug using tools such as SPICE, Verilog, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate circuit performance and fix design-related issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with memory circuit design, layout optimization, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of CMOS process reliability considerations and design limitations.
• Exposure to silicon validation, characterization, test chip development, or product bring-up activities.
• Experience working within global, multi-functional engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI, Generative AI, or AI-Enabled tools to improve engineering productivity, analysis, or design workflows.

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 your 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.

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