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Micron Technology, Inc. NAND Design Rule Engineer in Boise, Idaho
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.
Welcome! As a NAND Design Rule Engineer in Process Integration (Technology Development Group), your primary role is to drive and contribute to next generation Advanced NAND development efforts. You will be working with several peer groups to define, implement, and coordinate effective actions to enable multiple projects to hit key achievements and timelines.
Responsible for Design rule release, Design Rule check waivers, Mask and related DRC definitions, Mask review and sign off, Process Requirement Specifications, etc. for R&D and Production Designs
Drive/Contribute to deliver key milestones starting from Project Kick Off till End of Life
Collaborate with a network of stakeholders including Process Integration, Advanced Mask Design, Scribe & Frame, Layout & Design and Quality & Reliability to help direct development efforts for a new Advanced NAND generation
Ensure the quality of DRCs (Design Rule Checks) released with appropriate reaction to deviation from established design rules and proper documentation
Work with Yield Enhancement, Product Engineers, Defect analysis, and Quality Assurance teams to understand process issues related to the database layout, and prioritize development of solutions with Process Integration, Advanced Mask Design, Scribe & Frame, Layout & Design
Help design and evaluate test structures to provide data for next generation devices and to quantify process margin on current devices
Summarize complex problems, derive, and explain actions taken to address them
Drive effective multi-functional communication on issue resolution, and support across node Design Rule alignment
Define sub-milestones for the project within the layout schedule and work with the various teams to achieve the targets and timelines
Ensure the best possible communication between NAND Design Rule and other key stakeholders
Enthusiastically identify and address process issues and process window vs. die size conflicts stemming from specific database layout or layout techniques
Assure timely documentation and feedback of R&D activities regarding design rule improvements to production parts still in design phase
what sets you Apart
5 years of experience in semiconductor industry in the areas Process Integration, Yield Enhancement, Product Engineering, Test Structure Development, or Unit Process Development
Exposure to design & layout, ability to do minor layout and experience with CAD tools like Cadence Virtuoso, K2view, and Mentor Graphics DRV/RVE is highly desired
Proven capability to successfully resolve sophisticated issues
Understanding of Advanced NAND process flow, as well as the function and purpose of major NAND components, such as BL sensing, Word-line driver, CMOS under array, etc.
Familiarity with CAD group interactions, data post-processing, and the process of transferring data from the database to the reticle
Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or related field with 5 years of experience in semiconductor industry or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years' experience will also be considered.
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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