Principal HBM DFT Design Engineer - Micron Technology

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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.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the steadfast pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing. 

For 45 years, Micron Technology, Inc. has redefined innovation with the world’s most advanced memory and semiconductor technologies. We’re an international team of visionaries and scientists, developing groundbreaking technologies that are transforming how the world uses information to enrich life. 

We are looking for a HBM DFT Design Engineer. Are you passionate about system and architecture for next generation of high-performance memory that has wide-ranging applications and inspiring change in memory systems? In the HBM Design Engineering team at Micron, we deliver novel solutions to increase bandwidth, capacity and reduce latency across memory and storage solutions. 

Our Opportunity Summary

As an HBM DFT Design Engineer you will work in an innovative and dynamic team and will be responsible for designing and analyzing analog & mixed-signal circuits for DRAM & Interface die. This includes simulating, optimizing and floor planning circuits. In this position, you will collaborate with Micron’s world-wide design and verification teams and support the efforts of multi-functional teams such as Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly and Marketing to proactively design HBM products that optimize all manufacturing functions and assure the best performance, power, cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction. 

What’s Encouraged Daily

Contribute to the development of new HBM products by assisting with the overall design, layout.

• Interpret product specifications and design circuits to meet required functionality. 
• Design analog/mixed signal CMOS circuits in deep sub-micron technologies (5 – 40 nm)
• Design and develop custom DFT circuits such as Instrumentation Amp, ADC, oscillators, synchronous design, clock tree, critical internal analog and digital voltage readouts.
• Design and develop circuits to meet the IEEE1500 and the Direct Access (DA) Test Port interfaces of the HBM JEDEC protocol.
• Architect and develop control test bits and Anti-fuse circuits of the Interface die.
• Pair with high-speed interface PHY and Analog designers to ensure smooth interface between the DFT circuits and other Interface die circuits
• Work closely with Product Engineering to understand testing needs and translate into circuit design solutions.
• Work closely with the DRAM design team to implement Cube testing capabilities.
• Participate in new circuit conception and design as needed.
• Active involvement in problem solving and implementing opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in new circuit conception and design as needed. 
• Perform circuit simulations using standard industry simulators such as FINESIM, HSPICE and VERILOG 
• Responsible for reliability verification 
• Assist in design validation, reticle experiments and required tape-out revisions. 
• Contributes expert technical knowledge to advance innovative technical solutions.
• Provides advice and counsel to senior management on significant technical issues. 

Oversee and manage the layout process 

• Lead floor-planning process, including placement and routing optimization. 
• Optimize design rules for cost, performance and functionality. 
• Import layout parasitic information into circuit simulation environment. 

Maintain Technical Expertise and Provide Training 

• Contribute to cross group communication to work towards standardization and group success. 
• Aid in design documentation and communicating best known practices to entire department. 
• Participate in continuing education and competitor analysis. 

• Proactively solicit feedback from Standards, CAD, modeling, and verification groups to ensure the design quality. 
• Drive innovation into the future Memory generations within a dynamic work environment 

How To Qualify

• BSEE or greater
• 8+ years of relevant Engineering or Design Engineering experience 

• Extensive knowledge of CMOS circuit design, device physics, analog & mixed-signal design techniques. 
• Should have knowledge of ESD.
• Experience with Power Delivery circuits such as Bandgap, LDO, Bias circuits
• Experience with power network analysis 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• A self-motivated, phenomenal teammate who enjoys working with others. 
• Good communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts with peers in verbal and written form .
• Experience with a scripting language (Python, Tcl, Perl, etc) 
• Experience with simulation and silicon validation of circuits 

What Sets You Apart

• Working knowledge of HBM JEDEC protocol
• Experience with RTL (Verilog, System Verilog)
• Experience with static timing analysis

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$153,000.00 - $280,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.  The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training.  The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

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.

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