Staff Layout Designer - Pathfinding

Micron Technology, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Richardson, TX seeks a Staff Layout Designer - Pathfinding to develop multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings from schematics. You will verify data integrity and lead major block developments, communicating with TD, design, verification, and CAD teams across sites.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in semiconductor layout, strong EDA tool experience, and expertise in layout methodologies, verification, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• AS or Bachelor’s in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design
• Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)
• Demonstrate root-cause analysis, effective problem solving and collaboration with engineering staff
• Skilled in developing and applying custom layout, floor-planning, signal-planning and power-planning methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth understanding of design rules and delivering quality layouts
• Strong physical verification analysis and debugging skills

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation
• Assign resources, schedule tasks, provide direction, and deliver quality-controlled results
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment
• Effectively mentor junior team members
• Contribute to layout efficiency through automation and new methodologies; Lead major blocks and product revisions

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Layout design proficiency

Root-cause analysis

Debugging and problem solving

Education

AS or Bachelor’s in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

BS degree in a related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

Job description

Req ID:

JR105308 Staff Layout Designer - Pathfinding

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.

Develops and prepares multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings of the semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineering. Work may be completed through use of CAD or other computerized equipment. Checks dimensions, writes specifications, and verifies completed drawings, artwork or digitized plots. May check design layouts and detailed drawings.

Position overview:

As a Staff Layout Designer, you will develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts. You will provide detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineers, verify data integrity, and take the lead in major block developments. You’ll be expected to communicate effectively with other functional groups across global sites, e.g. TD, design, verification, and CAD. We’re seeking a self-starter who can learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation
• Assign resources, schedule tasks, provide direction, and deliver quality-controlled results
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment
• Effectively mentor junior team members
• Contribute to the improvement of layout efficiency through the development of automation and new methodologies; Lead, plan, and deliver major blocks and product revisions.

Minimum qualifications:

• AS or Bachelor's in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design
• Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (i.e. Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)
• Demonstrate a strong ability to debug problems through root-cause analysis, find effective and efficient solutions, and collaborate with the engineering staff
• Skilled in developing and applying custom layout, floor‑planning, signal-planning and power‑planning methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth understanding of design rules and delivering quality layouts
• Strong physical verification analysis and debugging skills

Preferred qualifications:

• 10+ years direct experience in semiconductor layout design
• BS degree in a related field
• Project leadership in quality optimization, die size shrinkage
• IC layout design experience with NAND, DRAM and/or SRAM
• Programming skills and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to layout workflow

Job Profile(s):

Layout/Mask Designer E3 - Layout/Mask Designer E4

Relocation Level: TBD

Before Getting Started

Note in particular that:

• Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.
• If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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.