Intern - DRAM Design Rules
Micron TechnologyJob Title
Intern - DRAM Design Rules
Role Summary
The DRAM Design Rules Intern contributes to development, validation, automation, and design enablement for DRAM design rules and methodologies. The role supports cross-functional teams (Design, CAD, Process Integration, Verification, Product Engineering) to ensure scalable, manufacturable memory designs.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for students; suitable for current undergraduate or graduate students. No specific professional experience required beyond relevant coursework or projects.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include hands-on support for design rule development, validation, and automation.
- Assist development, documentation, validation, and optimization of semiconductor design rules.
- Develop automation, scripts, and workflows to improve design productivity and verification quality.
- Perform design rule validation and analysis using EDA tools, simulation environments, and AI-supported analytics.
- Collaborate with Design, CAD, Process Integration, Verification, and Product Engineering on technology features and manufacturability.
- Support test chip planning, validation activities, and data analysis; apply AI to accelerate learning cycles and development methods.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and professional abilities.
- Fundamental understanding of semiconductor devices, CMOS circuits, and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Programming or scripting experience (Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar).
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate within multi-functional engineering teams.
- Willingness to learn and apply EDA tools and physical verification methodologies.
Nice-to-have:
- Coursework or project experience in VLSI, physical/layout design, DRC, physical verification, or device physics.
- Experience with EDA platforms (Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, Synopsys) and physical verification workflows (DRC, LVS, extraction).
- Experience developing Python-based automation, data analytics, or AI/ML-assisted engineering tools.
- Exposure to DRAM/HBM, test chip design, silicon characterization, or semiconductor validation methodologies.
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
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.
