PDK Enablement Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in the United States is seeking a PDK Development Engineer to collaborate with CAD teams, tool vendors and foundries to ensure PDK compatibility and performance.

You will develop and maintain documentation for PDK usage and best practices, troubleshoot PDK-related problems, and conduct training sessions for design teams on PDK usage and updates, while driving PDK feature improvements and staying aligned with FinFET/GAA node processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Experience with EDA tools and flows.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python/Perl/Shell).
• Project management and cross-functional team leadership.
• Experience with parasitic extraction, physical verification, circuit simulation, reliability verification.
• Experience with external foundry FinFET and gate-all-around (GAA) nodes.
• PDK development.
• Semiconductor manufacturing processes and design rules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CAD teams, tool vendors and foundries to ensure PDK compatibility and performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for PDK usage and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PDK-related problems in a timely manner.
• Conduct training sessions for design teams on PDK usage and updates.
• Custom flow evaluation for PDK health evaluation.
• Participate in std cell characterization activities digital flow evaluation post design environment set up.
• Proficiency in EDA tools and PDK management.
• IP procurement and integration into PDK kit.
• Participate in DTCO activities within interface team.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to achieve project goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PDK features and usability.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in semiconductor technology to incorporate best practices into PDK development.

Skills

EDA tools

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

PDK development

Education

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

Tools

EDA 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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CAD teams, tool vendors, and foundries to ensure PDK compatibility and performance.

Develop and maintain documentation for PDK usage and best practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve PDK-related problems in a timely manner.

Conduct training sessions for design teams on PDK usage and updates.

Custom flow evaluation for PDK health evaluation.

Participate in std cell characterization activities digital flow evaluation post design environment set up.

Proficiency in EDA tools and PDK management.

IP procurement and integration into PDK kit.

Participate in DTCO activities within interface team.

Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to achieve project goals.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PDK features and usability.

Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in semiconductor technology to incorporate best practices into PDK development.

Qualifications

Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.

1. Working with EDA tools and flows.
2. Scripting languages including Python/Perl/Shell.
3. Project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
4. Parasitic extraction, physical verification, circuit simulation, and reliability verification.
5. Working on external foundry’s FinFET and gate-all-around (GAA) nodes.
6. PDK development.
7. Semiconductor manufacturing processes and design rules.

Salary

The US base salary range that Micron Technology, Inc. estimates it could pay for this full-time position is $190,000.00 - $247.000.00.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

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 payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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