Engineer (New College Grad) - HBM Layout

Job Title

Engineer (New College Grad) - HBM Layout

Role Summary

Entry-level IC layout engineer on the HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) physical design team based in Jalisco, Mexico. The role focuses on creating and verifying custom layout for leaf cells, standard cells and sub-blocks and supporting physical verification flows.

Works closely with circuit designers and verification teams to ensure layouts meet timing, power, area and manufacturability targets.

Experience Level

Entry-level / New college graduate. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years (bachelor's, master's, or PhD).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include layout implementation, verification, and cross-team coordination.

• Design IC layout for leaf cells, standard cells, and sub-blocks.
• Apply systematic, detail-oriented approaches to custom IC layout.
• Interpret and address DRC, LVS, and other physical verification checks.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams (circuit designers, verification, etc.).
• Plan and execute assignments to meet project schedules and quality targets.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes; preferred items listed after.

• Must-have: Strong knowledge of electronic circuit concepts and experience with electronic circuit simulation and design tools.
• Must-have: Conversational English and effective interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Must-have: Self-motivated team player with willingness to learn semiconductor layout practices.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Internships or academic projects in pre-silicon circuit design or physical design.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Familiarity with analog circuits, MOS basics, fabrication fundamentals, and analog layout concepts.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience with Cadence VLE/VXL, Mentor Graphics Calibre (DRC/LVS), or similar tools; knowledge of layout impacts on speed, capacitance, power, and area.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience with programming/scripting such as C++ or Python and interest in physical verification of custom layout.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Nanotechnology, or a similar engineering/technical field. Candidates must have graduated within the last two years.

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.