Principal CAD Engineer/Manager

Job Title

Principal CAD Engineer/Manager

Role Summary

Lead development and delivery of advanced CAD tools and methodologies for semiconductor design and manufacturing. Manage a team of engineers, set CAD build standards, and coordinate cross-functional integration to ensure production-grade CAD solutions.

Experience Level

Senior. The role expects an experienced technical lead/manager level; specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, team management, and maintaining CAD tool reliability and performance.

• Lead design and development of advanced CAD tools and methodologies.
• Establish and enforce CAD build standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CAD solutions into workflows.
• Mentor, guide, and develop engineers; foster an inclusive team environment.
• Benchmark internal CAD capabilities against industry standards and drive improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance and continuous improvement of existing CAD tools to ensure robust operation.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Proven experience in CAD tool development and management (tool architecture, delivery, and operational support).
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor build processes and device manufacturing considerations.
• Proficiency in programming for CAD tool development, specifically Python and C++.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring and developing engineers.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience managing CAD projects from concept through implementation.
• Familiarity with commonly used industry CAD tools and EDA software.
• Experience with DRAM or NAND device development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (master's/PhD acceptable). No certifications were specified; the posting did not state an explicit alternative-equivalent-experience clause.

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.