NCG Engineer - HBM Layout

Job Title

NCG Engineer - HBM Layout

Role Summary

Layout design engineer for Micron's High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) team based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The role focuses on creating and verifying physical IC layouts used in AI and high-performance computing applications.

The engineer will work on leaf cells, standard cells, and sub-blocks, collaborate with global teams across multiple projects, and support physical verification activities.

Experience Level

Entry-level / New college graduate. The posting expects recent graduates (graduation within the past two years).

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality physical layouts and support verification to meet performance, power, and area targets.

• Create and develop IC layouts for leaf cells, standard cells, and sub-blocks with attention to performance, power, area, and capacitance.
• Interpret and act on Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), and other physical verification results.
• Apply systematic, detail-focused problem-solving during layout and verification tasks and manage work across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams across Micron's global locations to drive layout projects to completion.
• Continue to learn semiconductor design skills and contribute to HBM solutions.

Requirements

Core technical and interpersonal capabilities required for the role.

• Strong understanding of electronic circuit concepts and familiarity with electronic circuit simulation or design tools.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work on cross-functional teams.
• Conversational English proficiency.
• Motivation to learn semiconductor technology and to develop practical layout and verification skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Internship or academic project experience in pre-silicon circuit design, analog circuits, physical design, or analog layout.
• Knowledge of MOS fundamentals, semiconductor fabrication, and how layout impacts speed, capacitance, power, and area.
• Experience with Cadence VLE/VXL, Siemens/Mentor Graphics Calibre DRC/LVS, or similar tools.
• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., C++, Python) and familiarity with AI-enabled automation methods.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, Nanotechnology, or a related technical field. The posting specifies graduation from a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program within the past 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.