The Principal Design Engineer plays a key role in developing, analyzing, and optimizing circuit designs that power Micron's next-generation memory technologies. This role partners closely with diverse teams-including Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly, and Marketing-to ensure best-in-class performance, quality, cost efficiency, and time-to-market.
Responsibilities:- Design and optimize memory circuits from gate-level to full chip implementations.
- Lead development of schematic blocks such as memory arrays, control logic, address decode, datapath, and internal test logic.
- Perform advanced circuit simulations using industry tools (e.g., SPICE, VERILOG) to validate performance.
- Drive architectural decisions related to power, speed, die area, and overall circuit performance.
- Collaborate with technology development and business units to define design rules, device requirements, and validation strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience in semiconductor circuit design, layout, and optimization.
- Proficiency with circuit simulation and design tools such as SPICE and VERILOG.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret product requirements, logic diagrams, and device specifications.
- Experience evaluating and modifying semiconductor devices and components.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience leading sophisticated circuit design projects or technical teams.
- Background in memory architecture, CMOS device behavior, and reliability considerations.
- Experience defining test chips and supporting silicon validation.
- Proven track record of innovation in circuit design or semiconductor technology.
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.
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