Principal Interface Readiness Engineer - Micron Technology
Boise, ID
About the Job
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.
In this hybrid role you focus specifically on validation and optimization of high-speed link integrity at both the die-level and at the interface between DRAM package and memory controller. You are part of our Design Readiness organization which carries responsibility for all DRAM validation activities, ensuring all current and future products achieve the highest level of performance, quality, and specification compliance.
We are innovators at heart who define new DRAM characterization techniques and trim solutions to optimize DRAM performance and margin in application. You partner with teams in Architecture, Design, Systems, Product and Test Engineering to define the most effective and efficient solutions to achieve IO dominance for Micron.
Main Focus
Develop new testing strategies to enable more efficient and effective validation of DRAM specifications (i.e. char flows, improved methodologies).
Develop novel measurement and tuning methodologies to achieve outstanding system-level IO performance. Drive necessary architecture requirements for DRAM design.
Lead pathfinding and enablement activities on new architectures.
Collaborate with global and multi-functional teams.
Qualifications
BS, MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
10 years of experience in the semiconductor (or related) industry, preferably in Design, Product Engineering or Architecture roles.
Expert knowledge of high speed (Gigabit link) transmission challenges and mitigation techniques, including equalizers.
Thorough knowledge of backend semiconductor manufacturing.
Thorough knowledge of transceiver optimization techniques in production (wafer, package, module).
Knowledge of system IO characteristics and tuning capabilities.
Experience with automated test equipment and common laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes / spectrum analyzers
As a Product Engineer at Micron, you will be part of a forward-thinking team of engineers that solves complex problems, responsible for enabling Micron’s products with flawless and issue free release to both internal and external customers. Product Engineers are the key interface between Research and Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Quality Assurance departments.
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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