Principal Design Engineer, DRAM

Micron • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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