Staff Engineer - SSD Hardware Design

Req. ID:

JR101004 Staff Engineer - SSD Hardware Design

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.

Job responsibilities:

Technical Expertise:

• Candidate should have in depth knowledge on PCIe interface Gen5 & Gen6, PCIe Base and CEM specs, LPDDR4/5, NAND memories, ONFI interface (preferred)
• Strong knowledge on DC-DC converters, Buck and Boost, PMIC, Power Loss Protection (PLP), LDO, Load Switch devices
• A thorough understanding of Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements is very much important.
• Hands on experience in performing measurements using low- and high-end Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, PCIe analyzers
• Document and communicate results with cross functional counterparts.
• Simulate and analyze design proposals, review results and provide recommendations on optimal design practices to other design engineers.
• Experience in Hardware design, worst-case analysis, simulations, capture schematic, de-rating and assumes complete ownership of the SSD hardware through the product lifecycle.
• Hands on experience in hardware validation and characterization of DC-DC converters, LDOs, PMIC devices, I2C/I3C, SMBus, LPDDR5, PCIe interfaces with automation using Python & AI tools
• PCB back-end process: defining stack-up and via technologies, setting design constraints, signal integrity and power integrity analysis
• Works proactively with cross functional team members during design, verification and validation
• Automation of HW validation tests, hands on experience in Python coding for automation is preferred

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of Solid State Drives (SSDs) EDSFF (E3.S, E1.L, E3.L) and U.2 form factors, daughter cards, Evaluation and Test boards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all designs comply with industry standards (IPC) and regulatory requirements (UL, IEC).
• Documentation: Maintain detailed design documentation, test reports, FMEA analysis reports and testing procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams, including simulation (SI/PI), mechanical engineers, FW validation engineers. Work closely with Micron teams located in others Geo’s with different time zones
• Continuous improvement: Participate in internal technical, DFM/DFA, Continuous Improvement, Industry standard and other meetings as necessary ​

Qualifications:

• Education: Candidate must have Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Candidate should have minimum of 10+ years of experience in hardware design, validation, debugging & root causing of hardware and system related issues.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders across different geographic centers.

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## Job Location

• Bengaluru, India

Job Profile(s):

Hardware Engineer 4

Relocation level: (TBD)

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