Principal TCAD Device Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Income protection programs

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal TCAD Device Engineer in Boise, Idaho, to drive process and device modeling for advanced memory technologies. This role involves using innovative TCAD and AI tools to fix complex device issues and enhance collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics and significant experience in semiconductor device physics. The position offers robust benefits including healthcare plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• PhD with 4 years, MS with 6 years, or BS with 8 years in the semiconductor industry required.
• Hands-on experience with TCAD process and device simulation tools essential.
• Strong communication skills needed for cross-disciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Perform process and device simulations using advanced TCAD tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to connect modeling with silicon results.
• Use AI and Python-based automation to enhance TCAD workflows.

Skills

MOSFET device physics

Semiconductor process integration

AI tools and Python scripting

TCAD process and device simulation

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics

MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

TCAD simulation tools

FEM tools

Job description

As a Principal TCAD Device Engineer, you will drive process and device modeling for advanced memory technologies. You will use innovative TCAD and AI tools to build devices, guide experiments, and fix complex device and circuit issues. This role partners closely with process integration, characterization, and design teams to accelerate learning and improve technology outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform process and device simulations using advanced TCAD tools.
• Design virtual DOEs to guide process experiments and device optimization.
• Use AI and Python-based automation to enhance TCAD workflows.
• Analyze device and circuit issues during technology development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to connect modeling with silicon results.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 4 years of semiconductor industry experience, or MS with 6 years, or BS with 8 years.
• Strong background in MOSFET device physics and semiconductor process integration.
• Hands‑on experience with TCAD process and device simulation tools.
• Knowledge of CMOS or memory process flows and sub‑10nm device physics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DRAM, emerging memory, or 3D NAND technologies.
• Familiarity with advanced CMOS architectures such as FinFET, nanosheet, or HKMG.
• Experience with thermal or stress modeling using FEM tools.
• Knowledge of electrical device characterization and test structure design.
• Experience using AI tools and Python scripting to automate simulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.
• Benefit programs that help protect income if unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

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.