Principal Engineer, DRAM PI

Job Title

Principal Engineer, DRAM PI

Role Summary

Work as a Process Integration Engineer in the DRAM R&D Memory Group to develop and integrate critical DRAM technology modules in a 300mm R&D facility adjacent to manufacturing. Define structural and electrical requirements for modules and enable technology transfer from R&D into production.

Experience Level

Level: Senior. The posting specifies an advanced technical role; the position requires demonstrated semiconductor industry experience (see Education Requirements for formal degree and years).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Engineer and develop novel process flows for critical DRAM modules, creating structural and electrical specifications and design rules.
• Optimize new process flows to improve device performance and reduce cost.
• Design experiments (DOE), perform statistical analysis, and apply results to improve yield.
• Work cross-functionally with Design, Product Engineering, Process Development, Modeling, Yield Enhancement, Failure Analysis, Parametric, and Quality teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Summarize complex problems, define actions, build consensus, and drive solutions.
• Define and achieve project sub‑milestones within program timelines.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing during transfer from R&D to production.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Thorough knowledge of mainstream memory technologies (DRAM, NAND, NOR, SRAM).
• Expertise in device physics and understanding of process integration.
• Proficiency with data analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical techniques.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical issues clearly.

Nice-to-have:

• Proven success collaborating in dynamic, multi-tasking team environments.
• Strong organizational and team-building skills.

Education Requirements

Required: MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field plus 5 years of semiconductor industry experience. Preferred: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.

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.