Staff CAD Design Automation Engineer

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.

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, and in this role, you will be supporting development of advanced process technology through scribe test structure design and layout, CAD, and reticle creation. 

Job 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, as well as exposure to various programming 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
• Work with PI engineers and design team to identify and implement best-design practices and methods for doing physical layout design which will work most 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 the SKILL and Python programming languages are 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 required
• Demonstrated ability in IC design CAD tools (schematics, layouts, simulation, and verification tools)
• Direct experience with CMOS implementation including area, speed, and power tradeoffs

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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