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Micron Technology, Inc. SMTS - HBM Foundry Interface Design Engineer in Folsom, California
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.
Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the steadfast pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.
For more than 43 years, Micron Technology, Inc. has redefined innovation with the world’s most sophisticated memory and semiconductor technologies. We’re an international team of innovators and scientists, developing groundbreaking technologies that are transforming how the world uses information to enrich life.
Our team vision is a continuing desire to develop your skills working in an inclusive diverse environment of multicultural Teams across worldwide geographies! Enabling the creative career path you deserve with a collaborative environment, and groundbreaking technology while rapidly growing your abilities.
In HBM DEG (High Bandwidth Memory, DRAM Engineering Group), we innovate and integrate end-to-end groundbreaking front-end and backend processes with groundbreaking design, debugging various tests, and qualification techniques to develop the lowest power per bit solutions to improve customer experience in the field of ML (Machine Learning) and AI (Artificial Intelligence). The success of a sophisticated product such as HBM relies vastly on vertical integration and the various engineering working in unison. To provide greater detail, our HBM technology pertains to stacking numbers of DRAM chips along with a logic chip within one package through an assembly technology called TSV (Through Silicon Via). This greatly increases the memory density in a package, while allowing very high-speed signal transmission. Furthermore, "high bandwidth"; is an outstanding memory design area where custom gate-level design and RTL style logic design are blended into the same product, and most of the DDR or LPDDR design is based on the gate-level design only. Lastly, verification and testing (validation) of HBM is the most ambitious due to the total size of the design and complexity of the functions, and in addition to craft, many innovations are needed for verification and validation of the HBM product, thereby making it uniquely exciting.
Our Opportunity Summary
You will be leading a team of HBM Design Architects working on the design & development of next-generation HBM DRAM products. You will be part of a highly multi-functional team of technical subject matter experts collaborating closely with a global team of Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Development, Package Engineering & Business Units to execute to a common goal of ensuring our future HBM roadmap is successful. You will apply your deep understanding of memory array architectures, high-speed interface design, logic & custom circuit design, memory subsystem operation, high-performance computing architectures, and 2.5D & 3D package integration to understand and analyze bottlenecks and propose innovative architectures to target best-in-class performance, power, cost, reliability, and quality for Micron’s HBM product portfolio.
What's Encouraged Daily
Focused, self-motivated semiconductor foundry interface engineer providing strategic and technical leadership across the semiconductor industry involving wafer foundries and fabless design houses.
Drive STCO/DTCO power-performance-area-cost (PPAC) modeling and simulation to help qualify the best foundry Technology.
Good understanding of advanced CMOS device architecture (FinFET and GAA) and process-design Kits (PDK)
Define Reliability specifications cross-functional to meet the product needs by understanding the customer needs and closely collaborating with internal product/process development teams.
A cross-functional teammate with hands-on skills for SPICE and layout tools.
Understanding the advanced packaging technology and coming up with innovative solutions for future packaging needs
Specialized in yield and reliability analysis, process flow and integration development, product design, and testing optimization to accelerate advanced CMOS technology qualification and mass production ramp-up.
Collaborating with integration, module & 3D packaging teams (internal and external) to form a clear understanding of the process flow to understand any technology gaps and come up with innovative ideas to close the gaps and meet future needs.
Build relationships with suppliers, key stakeholders, senior executives, and cross-functional teams to drive multiple product ramp-up and performance-boost projects in a fast-paced work environment to meet aggressive timelines.
Proven in-depth technical problem-solving and decision-making skills with broad knowledge in electrical / physical (eFA/pFA) and statistical failure analysis to identify root causes, develop and implement corrective and preventive actions in a timely manner.
Proficient in statistical computation and modeling skills and sound programming capabilities in Python, JMP, and in-house systems.
Engage with Customers to support issues with current HBM architectures and identify opportunities to innovate on future HBM solutions.
Pathfinding to explore new architectures for future HBM products and make recommendations after performing a highly technical feasibility analysis.
How To Qualify
BSEE or greater
10+ years of relevant Engineering or Design Engineering experience
Strong process technology development experience and understanding of both IDM, as well as Foundry operating models.
Familiarity with DRAM operation and JEDEC specifications, preferably with HBM product family
Extensive experience with CMOS circuit design and good understanding of semiconductor device physics
Knowledge and experience in digital (Verilog) and analog (FastSpice & Hspice) modeling and simulations
In depth technical expertise in one or more areas - DRAM memory array design, high-speed clocking and interface development, logic and custom circuit design, power delivery optimization, CMOS & semiconductor device physics, 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively synthesize and convey complex technical concepts to other partners and leadership.
Strong track record of innovation and problem-solving in high-performance memory development.
What Sets You Apart
Good understanding of advanced packaging technology/process flow and bottlenecks
Good understanding of Memory subsystem operation in high-performance computing applications
Prior experience with RTL Design flow, in DRAM process or Foundry process
Prior experience with DRAM product bring-up and debug.Prior experience with package technologies (TSV, hybrid bonding, interposers, etc.)
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$165,000.00 - $323,000.00
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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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