New College Grad - Layout Engineer

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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. The Design and Device Engineering Group (DDEG) develops advanced DRAM technologies and partners closely with Design, Process Integration, and CAD teams to deliver high‑quality custom digital, memory, and analog layouts. The Layout Engineer role focuses on translating schematics into manufacturable layouts that meet design intent, process rules, and schedule commitments. This position works under the direction of an experienced Layout Engineer and contributes to layout implementation, verification, and methodology improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience, or graduation from a layout school with a solid understanding of semiconductor processes.
• Familiarity with layout tools and methodologies, including Cadence Virtuoso VXL and Calibre for DRC/LVS/verification.
• Exposure to custom, logic, or analog semiconductor layout.

Nice To Haves

• Early‑career or new college graduate Layout Engineer with less than 2 years of custom, memory, or analog layout experience.
• Scripting experience (SKILL, Python) for methodology or automation development.
• Strong collaboration and written documentation skills.
• Understanding of CMOS processes, design rules, and layout‑dependent effects.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Create layout designs from floorplan through final implementation, ensuring alignment with schematic intent and process rules.
• Perform layout verification tasks, including DRC, LVS, and other quality checks.
• Collaborate with Design, Process Integration, and CAD teams to implement custom digital, memory, analog, and standard‑cell circuits.
• Integrate automated layout solutions and contribute to improvements in methods, automation, and documentation.
• Coordinate with local and global partners to deliver predictable, on‑time cell‑level layouts.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level