Intern - Design Engineer, Pathfinding

Job Title

Intern - Design Engineer, Pathfinding

Role Summary

Join Micron's Pathfinding Design team to support early-stage circuit architecture exploration and development for next-generation memory products. The role focuses on design, simulation, modeling, and performance analysis of digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits to evaluate trade-offs and guide technology decisions.

Experience Level

Entry-level - 0–2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, academic projects, or coursework.

Responsibilities

Execute simulation and evaluation tasks that inform design choices and technology development.

• Develop simulation models to evaluate digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit performance.
• Perform simulations, analyze results, and produce performance scorecards to compare design alternatives and architectural trade-offs.
• Design and evaluate new circuit concepts to improve performance, power efficiency, and functionality.
• Support mixed-signal circuit modeling, characterization, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to document results and communicate findings.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience; preferred items follow.

• Must-have: Knowledge of mixed-signal, analog, or digital circuit design principles demonstrated via coursework, research, projects, or internships.
• Must-have: Experience with circuit simulation and performance analysis; familiarity with semiconductor fundamentals.
• Must-have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication and teamwork.
• Must-have: Ability to support modeling, characterization, and validation tasks for mixed-signal circuits.

Nice-to-have:

• Understanding of memory architectures, memory subsystems, or DRAM technologies.
• Experience with circuit design and simulation tools and scripting/automation to improve engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and engineering characterization methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Internship, research, or academic project experience is acceptable for the 0–2 years of relevant experience expectation.

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.