Device Characterization Engineer, Advanced & Emerging Memory

Job Title

Device Characterization Engineer, Advanced & Emerging Memory

Role Summary

The role leads electrical characterization for advanced DRAM and emerging memory devices, developing methods from early development through production. The position combines hands-on experiments, data-driven analysis, automation, and technical leadership to connect device behavior to reliability, performance, and product outcomes.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not specify years of experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on designing, executing, and scaling electrical characterization and analysis for memory devices and communicating results to cross-functional teams.

• Lead electrical characterization of advanced DRAM and emerging memory devices.
• Develop and scale characterization methodologies, models, and standards across development and production.
• Design and automate test flows, data pipelines, and analysis tools.
• Investigate device behavior, reliability mechanisms, and root causes; establish time-zero baselines.
• Operate and maintain parametric test equipment and wafer-level or ATE systems.
• Collaborate with process, build, and systems teams and present technical findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required for successful performance in this role.

• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and electrical characterization, with emphasis on DRAM and emerging memory architectures.
• Experience with reliability characterization and establishing time-zero baselines.
• Hands-on experience with parametric test equipment and wafer-level or ATE test systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for automation and data analysis.
• Experience using AI/LLM-based tools for automation and data analysis.
• Ability to design and automate test flows and data pipelines, and to develop analysis tools and models.
• Clear technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience scaling characterization methods into manufacturing flows.
• Demonstrated technical leadership or subject-matter expertise in device characterization.
• Strong problem-solving skills applied across process and product teams.

Education Requirements

MS or PhD (or equivalent practical experience) in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. The posting allows equivalent experience in lieu of an advanced degree.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.