New College Grad - CMOS & Metallization Test Structure Design and Layout

Job Title

New College Grad - CMOS & Metallization Test Structure Design and Layout

Role Summary

Design and layout memory cell-based test structures (TEGs) to support process development, silicon validation, failure analysis, and health monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement, verify, and document test structures on advanced semiconductor technologies.

Experience Level

Entry-level / New college graduate. Role targets recent graduates and early-career engineers (Master's required; graduated within the last 2 years).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, validation, and documentation of silicon test structures and supporting analysis.

• Create and implement memory cell-based test structure solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Interpret device-under-test (DUT) definitions and develop complete, high-confidence test element groups (TEGs) for silicon validation.
• Analyze failure mechanisms, perform parametric correlation and debug activities, and validate design accuracy.
• Monitor silicon performance and health through parametric testing and related analyses.
• Verify and maintain test structure documentation and associated parametric data.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required. Preferred skills list follows.

• Must-have: Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre.
• Strong knowledge of circuit build, layout, schematic development, and verification (DRC, LVS, HSPICE).
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics, parametric testing, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and data-driven decision making.

• Nice-to-have: Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, SKILL, UNIX shell).
• Experience with silicon-based design debug and learning cycles.
• Advanced knowledge of semiconductor processes, mask development, OPC techniques, memory architectures, fabrication processes, and failure analysis.
• Experience applying AI for automation of technical or non-technical processes.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and concepts.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Microelectronic Engineering, graduated within the last 2 years.

For reasonable accommodation with the application process, contact hrsupport_na@micron.com.

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.