Micron Technology

Principal HIG ESD and Latch-up Engineer- HBM - TPG

Micron Technology$175K — $297K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of ESD physics and latch up mechanisms
  • Hands-on experience with ESD protection circuits
  • Familiarity with JEDEC and ESDA standards, including HBM and CDM
  • Experience in advanced CMOS devices

Responsibilities

  • Define and own ESD and latch up strategies for HBM DRAM and related components
  • Establish ESD requirements and sign-off criteria according to industry standards
  • Enable safe layout practices for ESD protection circuits across designs
  • Lead validation and failure analysis of silicon against pre-silicon models
  • Serve as the technical liaison to foundries and collaborate with design and reliability teams

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury
  • Paid family leave
  • Robust paid time-off program
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability of Micron's most advanced DRAM and HBM products. As an ESD & Latch Up Engineer, you will shape protection strategies from early design through high-volume manufacturing, working hands-on with silicon, layout, and foundry partners. If you enjoy solving deep technical problems and influencing product robustness at scale, this role offers both impact and growth. Responsibilities: • Define and own chip-level and IP-level ESD and latch up strategies for HBM DRAM, base die, I/O, TSVs, and die-to-die interfaces • Establish ESD and latch up requirements, targets, and sign-off criteria aligned with JEDEC/ESDA standards • Enable ESD protection circuits and latch up safe layout practices across designs and technologies • Lead silicon validation, failure analysis, and correlation of pre-silicon assumptions to silicon results • Act as the technical interface to foundries and partner closely with design, packaging, reliability, and product teams Minimum Qualifications: • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience • Strong fundamentals in ESD physics, latch up mechanisms, and advanced CMOS devices • Hands-on experience with ESD protection circuits and latch up prevention techniques • Familiarity with JEDEC and ESDA standards, including HBM, CDM, and JESD78 Preferred Qualifications: • Experience supporting ESD and latch up sign-off for advanced DRAM or HBM products • Knowledge of SCR-based clamps, distributed ESD networks, and rail-based strategies • Experience working directly with foundry ESD and latch up teams • Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence design methodology across teams The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $175,000.00 - $297,000.00 a year Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. 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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