DRAM Design Technology Layout Engineer

Req ID:

JR101718 DRAM Design Technology Layout Engineer

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As a DRAM Design Engineering Group at Micron Technology, Inc. you will be responsible for translating schematics into layout used for the creation of fabrication reticules. You will be required to meet all engineering and process related criteria needed for an assigned DRAM product. You will organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines, and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution.

In this role you will work with Design and other engineering groups to apply multiple layout techniques for the design and verification of digital and analog circuits. You will be expected to understand various circuit design protocols, different fab processes, mask generation techniques, and tapeout processes and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Design and development of IP layouts used in DRAM chips.
• Perform layout verification like LVS/DRC/EM, quality check and documentation.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of block-level layouts with acceptable quality.
• Demonstrate leadership skill in planning, area/time estimation, scheduling, delegation and execution to meet project schedule/breakthroughs in multiple project environment.
• Contribute to effective project-management.
• Plan and detail your layout, presenting material for global teams to review
• Optimally connect with engineering teams in India, Japan the US, and other global teams to ensure the success of the layout project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering or a related field. It is necessary to have some electrical engineering background and most of those programs have them.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in layout designs in advanced CMOS process.
• Should be able to perform IP layout development and physical verification activities for complex designs as per provided specifications.
• Should have expertise in layout area and routing optimization, design rules, yield and reliability issues.
• Good understanding of layout fundamentals i.e. Electro-migration, Latch-up, coupling, crosstalk, IR-drop, parasitic analysis, matching, shielding, etc.
• Should have adequate knowledge of schematics, collaborate with circuit designer and CAD team.
• Understanding layout effects on the circuit such as speed, capacitance, power and area etc.
• Excellent in problem-solving skills in solving area, power, performance and physical verification of custom layout.
• Experience with Cadence tools including Virtuoso schematic editor Virtuoso layout L, XL & Verification tools like Mentor Calibre- Proficient in Device Matching, Parasitic Analysis, Electron Migration, and Isolation Techniques.
• Should be able to work in a team environment and able to guide and provide technical support to the fellow team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Skill coding and layout automation is a plus.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, goal-oriented and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Should have leadership skills and able to do multi-tasking.

Layout/Mask Designer E2

Relocation Level: TBD

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