Principal Design Engineer, DRAM

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho seeks a Principal Design Engineer for its Design DFT team. You will define and implement DFT requirements while designing solutions for future memory products. Collaboration across teams is key to ensuring the robustness and quality of the products.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, as well as experience in digital circuit design and Design-for-Test concepts. Micron offers a progressive environment fostering innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital or mixed‑signal circuit design and simulation.
• Working knowledge of Design-for-Test concepts or methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement DFT, testmode, and design methodology requirements.
• Design and evaluate new DFT circuit and architectural solutions.
• Collaborate across design and manufacturing to meet quality goals.

Skills

Digital or mixed-signal circuit design

Design-for-Test concepts

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Industry-standard EDA tools

Job description

Principal Design Engineer, DRAM

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. As a Design Engineer on the Design DFT team, you play a critical role in ensuring Micron’s memory products are testable, robust, and production‑ready. This role blends hands‑on circuit design with architectural thinking and forward‑looking methodology development.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement DFT, testmode, and related design methodology requirements for current and future memory products
• Design and evaluate new DFT circuit and architectural solutions to improve coverage, scalability, and robustness
• Influence early design planning by shaping DFT architecture, testability strategies, and reusable design intent
• Validate DFT solutions through modeling, simulation, and review of circuits, testmodes, and verification results
• Collaborate across design, verification, product engineering, and manufacturing to meet coverage, cost, and quality goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with digital or mixed‑signal circuit design and simulation
• Working knowledge of Design‑for‑Test concepts, testmodes, or scan‑based methodologies
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience designing DFT circuits for complex SOC or memory products
• Familiarity with DFT verification flows, automation, or industry‑standard EDA tools
• Experience applying or evaluating AI‑assisted techniques in design or verification workflows

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.