Engineer, NAND Silicon Design Validation

Job Title

Engineer, NAND Silicon Design Validation

Role Summary

Work on pre-silicon concept development and post-silicon validation for NAND Flash memory products. The role sits on an engineering validation team that collaborates with R&D, design, manufacturing, quality, and business units to verify product builds, diagnose failures, and close design issues.

Primary mission: ensure product performance and qualification through simulation, device characterization, failure analysis, and validation documentation.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires practical semiconductor validation experience; the posting specifies at least 2 years of experience in validation, design validation, or circuit/device design in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include verification, analysis, and cross-functional troubleshooting:

• Develop, validate, and qualify new NAND Flash memory products across pre- and post-silicon phases.
• Define and validate product configuration parameters and build verification criteria.
• Use CAD tools and Verilog simulations for circuit analysis and build verification.
• Identify build marginalities and recommend circuit-level fixes.
• Perform electrical failure analysis and device characterization using engineering benches and testers.
• Support preparation and validation of engineering samples.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and support continuous-improvement activities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and abilities; concise distinction where applicable.

• Must-have: Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and circuit building.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with Verilog and Cadence toolflow.
• Must-have: Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP and Python.
• Must-have: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Must-have: Effective verbal and written communication for cross-functional collaboration; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must-have: Team-oriented and adaptable to dynamic qualification requirements.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with AI/ML efficiency tools and baseline digital proficiency for responsible use of AI-enabled tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering required. Additionally, at least 2 years of experience in validation, design validation, or circuit/device design within the semiconductor industry is specified.

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.