Principal Engineer Advanced DRAM PI

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology is a world leader in memory and storage solutions, driving development of Advanced DRAM technologies from concept through silicon implementation. The team collaborates across process integration, device engineering, and materials science to solve scaling, performance, and power challenges for future memory products.

The role focuses on leading integration efforts, designing experiments, and delivering breakthrough memory architectures with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• 7–10 years in semiconductor memory technology, process integration or device development.
• Strong knowledge of memory technologies such as DRAM, NAND and emerging architectures.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor process integration, process development, device physics, and materials science.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and applying meticulous experimental design and data analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead process integration efforts for Advanced DRAM technologies, including charge storage devices, TFTs, and related components.
• Develop and integrate new memory device architectures from concept through silicon implementation and productization.
• Design and implement experiments to evaluate device performance, variability, reliability, and failure mechanisms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize process flows and deliver solutions meeting product requirements.
• Drive yield improvement initiatives through analysis of inline, defect, parametric, and probe data.

Skills

Project leadership

Experimental design

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

MS or PhD in Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

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.

We are part of a pathfinding organization focused on developing the technologies that will enable the next generation of memory solutions.

Our team brings together engineers, scientists, and innovators working at the forefront of semiconductor research and development to solve sophisticated scaling, performance, and power challenges for future memory products.

In this role, you will help develop the future of advanced memory technology by driving the development of first in industry Advanced DRAM solutions! You will collaborate across process integration, device engineering, materials science, characterization, and reliability teams to transform innovative concepts into silicon and deliver breakthrough memory architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead process integration efforts for Advanced DRAM technologies, including charge storage devices, thin-film transistors (TFTs), and related device components
• Develop and integrate new memory device architectures from concept through silicon implementation and productization
• Design and implement experiments to evaluate device performance, variability, reliability, and failure mechanisms
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize process flows and deliver solutions that meet product requirements
• Drive yield improvement initiatives through analysis of inline, defect, parametric, and probe data

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 7 to 10 years of semiconductor proven experience in memory technology, process integration, or device development
• Strong knowledge of memory technologies such as DRAM, NAND, and emerging memory architectures
• Deep understanding of semiconductor process integration, process development, device physics, and materials science
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and applying meticulous experimental design and data analysis methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing advanced-node memory technologies, including Advanced DRAM architectures
• Knowledge of memory-related circuit and architecture considerations impacting device design and performance
• Experience evaluating reliability, variability, noise mechanisms, and device failure analysis
• Demonstrated success implementing innovative solutions for memory scaling, performance, or power optimization
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

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 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 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.

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 other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

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