Principal TCAD Device Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Principal TCAD Device Engineer to perform process and device simulations using advanced TCAD tools. This role involves guiding process experiments and optimizing devices through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics with relevant industry experience. Strong communication skills and hands-on experience with TCAD tools are crucial for success in this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 4 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong background in MOSFET device physics and semiconductor process integration.
• Hands-on experience with TCAD process and device simulation tools.

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.

Skills

Device physics

Semiconductor process integration

TCAD process simulation tools

AI tools and Python scripting

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics (4 years experience)

MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (6 years experience)

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (8 years experience)

Tools

TCAD tools

FEM tools

Job description

Principal TCAD Device Engineer

Req ID: JR98359

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. The TCAD Device Engineering team plays a critical role in shaping next‑generation memory technologies, working at the intersection of physics, process integration, and design to influence real silicon decisions. If you enjoy solving deep device problems before wafers are built, this team delivers impact early and often.

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

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.