DRAM Layout Engineer (Intern)

Job Title

DRAM Layout Engineer (Intern)

Role Summary

Work with Micron's global design, layout, and verification teams to build physical layouts for DRAM products and support physical verification tasks. This is a hands-on internship focused on semiconductor layout, verification, and EDA tool usage.

Experience Level

Entry-level intern; student role intended for candidates in the final semesters of a bachelor's degree program.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include creating and verifying physical layouts and collaborating with design and build teams.

• Design and verify analog and digital layout at all hierarchy levels.
• Use industry EDA tools for layout and verification (e.g., Cadence, Calibre).
• Collaborate with design engineers on floorplanning and layout implementation.
• Follow physical verification protocols and address DRC/LVS/other verification issues.
• Apply custom and automated layout techniques for arrays, pitch, peripheral, and analog blocks.
• Coordinate with build engineering to align on layout methodology.
• Document layout decisions and support integration with verification flows.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred skills. Degree-related expectations are summarized under Education Requirements below.

• Must-have: Basic understanding of CMOS technology and layout design principles.
• Must-have: Basic understanding of circuit design and electronics; effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Linux environments and basic scripting.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys IC Compiler II, Fusion Compiler, or similar.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with programming or scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl, C, C++).
• Nice-to-have: Understanding of physical verification concepts (DRC, LVS, ERC).
• Nice-to-have: Interest in semiconductor physical design and memory technologies; experience using AI tools to assist design procedures.

Education Requirements

Student pursuing a bachelor's degree (final two semesters preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Completed coursework or academic projects in microelectronics, semiconductor devices, VLSI, or integrated circuit design are expected.

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.