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Micron Technology · 4 hours ago

CAD Design Automation Engineer, Central Engineering

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. They are seeking a CAD Engineer to support the development of advanced process technology through scribe test structure design, CAD, and reticle creation.

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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

Qualification

CAD software developmentPDK development/validationSKILL programmingPython programmingCMOS process knowledgeIC design CAD toolsUnixShell scriptingCommunicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Excellent programming fundamentals are required
Good communication and problem-solving skills are required
Experience with Unix and shell scripting is helpful
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science with circuits/VLSI coursework, or other degrees with relevant proven experience
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

Preferred

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
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

Benefits

Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Paid family leave
Robust paid time-off program
Paid holidays

Company

Micron Technology

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Micron Technology is a semiconductor company that produces DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, SSD and CMOS image sensing chips.

H1B Sponsorship

Micron Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (573)
2024 (429)
2023 (299)
2022 (626)
2021 (564)
2020 (538)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.9B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Commerce
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-04-18Grant· $6.1B

Leadership Team

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Sanjay Mehrotra
Chairman, President & CEO
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Gursharan Singh
Senior Vice President BE Operations
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