Principal Engineer DRAM Design Rule

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Overview:
Micron is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to lead Design Enablement efforts for DRAM technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to develop and refineDesign RulesRequirements andTest Structuresfor all DRAM generations.

• Manage test structure evaluation to support next-gen device development and quantify process margins.

• Define sub-milestones within layout schedules and ensure timely execution across teams.

• Address process window vs. die size issues arising from database layout techniques.

• Collaborate with Design Product Engineering Process Integration Business Units and Quality teams to optimizePPAC(Performance Power Area Cost).

• Ensure robustDesign Rule Checks (DRC)and appropriate responses to deviations.

• Strategically partner with teams to resolve process issues related to layout and prioritize solutions.

• Document and communicate complex problem resolutions and drive cross-node design rule alignment.

• Maintain effective communication across Process Integration Product Engineering Design and Advanced Mask teams.

• Improve documentation of R&D activities for design rule improvement

• Ability todefine and implement design ruleswithin APR workflows to enhance layout efficiency and manufacturability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering Microelectronics Physics or related field

• Senior level engineer with 5 - 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in the areas of Process Integration Yield Enhancement Product Engineering Design Test Structure Development or Unit Process Development

• Experience with Test Structure Design and characterization

• Possess a deep understanding of the DRAM process flow as well as the function and purpose of major DRAM components such as Sense Amp Word-line driver and Anti-Fuse

• Exposure and familiarity with CAD group interactions data post-processing and the process of transferring data from the database to the reticle

Preferred Requirements:

• Solid grasp and exposure to design & layout with the ability to do minor layout work with Pcells is desired

• Think and communicate clearly in urgent and stressful situations

• Demonstrated success in resolving sophisticated issues

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