Principal Design Engineer

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Robust paid time-off program

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Design Engineer in San Jose, California. This role requires extensive experience in NAND design and analog/mixed circuit design, along with strong Python programming skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge memory products.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred) and has over 8 years of relevant experience. Micron offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of NAND design relevant proven experience required.
• Proficiency in analog/mixed signal circuit design.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority for NAND projects.
• Design, simulate, and optimize NAND circuits.
• Collaborate with teams for product design and improvement.

Skills

NAND design experience

Analog/mixed signal circuit design

Circuit debugging

Python coding

Proficient in HSPICE and Fast SPICE

Teamwork

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering / PhD preferred

Tools

Cadence design tools

UNIX

EDA environments

Job description

Req ID: JR94425 Principal Design Engineer

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.

As a Principal Design Engineer in the NVE Design Engineering Core group at Micron Technology, Inc., you will contribute to the development of memory products that are best‑in‑class, using your specialized knowledge and Micron proprietary methods of designing and analyzing core and mixed circuits used in the development of memory products!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority in the analog/core functional team for NAND projects, participating in pathfinding activities and solving sophisticated technical problems.
• Architect NAND Xpath, Ypath, algorithms, waveforms, drive alignment of design solutions, methodologies, DTCO and circuits, including detailed competitive analysis (CA) across a distributed matrix organization, working closely with other functional teams to evaluate, analyze, and improve NAND power consumptions, across geographies and time zones!
• Coordinate project planning according to achievements, ensuring tasks are completed on time.
• Design, simulate, optimize, and floor plan NAND circuits, evaluate design feasibility and analyze circuit functionalities. Perform die size cost and benefits analysis of new array circuits and algorithms prior to implementation.
• Implement analog and mixed signal circuit design to meet specifications, validate design performance and functionalities by running block and chip level simulations using standard industry simulators and mentor other engineers for the same.
• Collaborate productively with other team members in your team.
• Build and maintain Python‑based AI utilities that collaborate with EDA environments to accelerate design tasks such as environment setup, corner execution, regression runs, automated documentation and intelligent/predictive design/layout techniques.
• Review existing and create new user documentation.
• Work with and support the efforts of groups such as Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly and Marketing to proactively design products to optimize all manufacturing functions and assure the best cost, quality, reliability, time‑to‑market, and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS (PhD preferred) in electrical engineering required.
• 8+ years of NAND design relevant proven experience required with proficient knowledge of NAND Flash memory read, program and erase algorithms.
• A very high level of self‑motivation and proactivity.
• Proficiency in analog/mixed signal circuit design (page buffers, block selectors, Xdecoder, Ydecoder, bias table and waveforms, PDNs, level shifters, IO buffers, RTL, Verilog).
• Proficient fundamentals in semiconductor and device physics and analog/mixed‑signal circuit design. An understanding of semiconductor reliability issues including CHC, NBTI, stress, and snapback, as well as Electromigration (EM) and IR analysis.
• Proficient circuit debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in circuit verification and optimization, layout planning, parasitic extractions of the circuits, experience guiding layout.
• Proficient in analog and digital simulators such as HSPICE, Fast SPICE, and Verilog.
• Proficient coding skills in Python (plus Bash/Tcl a bonus), and proficient working with structured data (CSV/JSON/SQLite) and version control.
• Proficient with Cadence design, LVS/DRC tools and UNIX.
• Excellent teamwork attitude. Good verbal communication skills (English) and ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts in verbal and written form.

Job Profile(s)

Semiconductor Design Engineer 4 - Semiconductor Design Engineer 5

Relocation Level

TBD

Salary

US base salary range: $145,000.00 – $298,000.00 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

The salary range is determined by role, level, and location. The specific pay for a preferred location will be determined by a recruiter during the hiring process.

Benefits

Micron offers 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 review the Benefits Guide posted on Micron Technology, Inc.

EEO 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.

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