Staff CAD Design Automation Engineer

Vision

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

About Micron Technology

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.

Position Overview

We are looking for a high-energy, ambitious, result-driven individual with strong work ethic and integrity to join us as a CAD Engineer in Micron’s Technology Development Group. In this role, you will support the development of advanced process technology through scribe test structure design and layout, CAD, and reticle creation.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new products by designing, developing, maintaining, supporting and using CAD software for product development.
• Experience with database management methods and version control techniques.
• Advanced understanding of PDK development/validation, EDA tools and flows.
• Good understanding of programming fundamentals, with exposure to languages including: Skill/Skill++ (Cadence), Perl, Python.
• Develop and support programmatically defined P-cell (Parameterized layout generator) devices and macros to automate physical design creation for test structures and Scribe marks.
• Develop and support scripts and other programming utilities used in physical design, functional and physical verification, performance optimization and tapeout to assist in product development.
• Good understanding of basic CMOS process manufacturing and layout design rules.
• Understanding of photo/metrology marks and design is a plus.
• Collaborate with PI engineers and the design team to identify and implement best-design practices for physical layout design that work effectively with automation tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent programming fundamentals: are required.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills: are required.
• Experience with Unix: and shell scripting is helpful.
• In-depth experience in SKILL and Python programming languages: is preferred, but recent and proven experience in C, C++, JAVA, Visual Basic, Perl, or Lisp will be considered.
• A Bachelor’s Degree: or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science with circuits/VLSI coursework, or other degrees with relevant proven experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in EE or CE: including VLSI circuit design and software.
• Demonstrated ability in IC design CAD tools: (schematics, layouts, simulation, and verification tools).
• Direct experience with CMOS implementation: including area, speed, and power tradeoffs.

Benefits of Working with Micron

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 and prepare for the future, including medical, dental and vision plans. Benefit programs help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Micron also provides 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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.

Additional Information

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Application Assistance

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Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for employment.