Micron Technology

Principal Engineer - HBM Design for Test (DFT)

Micron Technology • $130K — $160K *
Richardson, TX 75080In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in semiconductor development with focus on DFT and verification
  • Working knowledge of memory architectures, preferably HBM or DRAM
  • Experience in influencing DFT requirements and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Own and implement DFT architecture for HBM core die and base die
  • Ensure DFT solutions support high-quality, low-cost manufacturability
  • Translate manufacturing needs into DFT requirements with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure coverage alignment for DFT features and test modes
  • Identify and resolve DFT-related issues during tape-out and silicon bring-up
  • Drive standardization and reuse of DFT features across HBM families
  • Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the DFT organization

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Programs to protect income during illness or injury
  • Paid family leave
  • Robust paid time-off program
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
The Principal Engineer - HBM Design for Test (DFT) is a senior technical contributor responsible for defining, deploying, and sustaining best-in-class DFT solutions across HBM core die and base die spanning multiple HBM families.

This role emphasizes DFT architecture, specification ownership, multi-functional alignment, and program support, supported by strong technical expertise to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and manufacturable. The role includes a close partnership with DFT Verification to ensure feature completeness, coverage, and readiness for tape-out and silicon bring-up.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and implement DFT architecture and feature intent for assigned DFT domains across HBM core die and base die
  • Ensure DFT solutions enable high-quality, low-cost, and manufacturable HBM products
  • Partner with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Test, and DFT Verification to:
    • Translate manufacturing and test needs into clear DFT requirements
    • Ensure spec-to-verification coverage alignment for DFT features and test modes
    • Identify and resolve DFT-related issues during build execution, tape-out, and silicon bring-up
  • Serve as the DFT point of contact for assigned programs or functional areas
  • Drive standardization and reuse of DFT features across HBM families
  • Participate in DFT governance activities, including design and verification readiness reviews
  • Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and training within the DFT organization


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in semiconductor development with exposure to DFT, verification, test strategy, manufacturability, or silicon debug
  • Working knowledge of memory architectures (HBM or DRAM preferred)
  • Experience influencing DFT requirements, specifications, and verification expectations


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong multi-functional collaboration skills, including work with verification organizations
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills


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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Size
43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ
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