Staff Engineer, Scribe Layout Design

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Scribe Layout Design

Role Summary

As a Staff Engineer in the R&D Scribe Design group, you will design and validate scribe test structures, manage scribe databases, and develop layout automation to support advanced technology development and manufacturing integration.

You will collaborate with Process Integration, Advanced Mask Development/OPC, Product and Design, Mask Shop, Electrical Characterization, and CAD teams to create and verify standardized and novel memory cell and pitch test structures.

Experience Level

Senior — 6+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on scribe/test-structure layout, automation, verification, and cross-functional support for process development.

• Design and lay out scribe/test structures for memory cell and pitch characterization.
• Develop and maintain EDA automation flows for DUT generation, layout creation, verification, and documentation.
• Create PCELL-based device layouts to enable parameter-driven designs.
• Automate DUT placement and electrical-constraint-driven routing.
• Use and extend EDA tools to perform layout and verification (Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, Innovus, etc.).
• Manage scribe databases and verify test-structure documentation and parametric data.
• Collaborate with process integration, mask/OPC, device, reliability, and electrical characterization teams during R&D and manufacturing integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement through data-driven optimization and metrics.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience; concise list.

• Hands-on experience with layout and EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre, Innovus, Virtuoso EXL/GXL).
• Proven experience in design automation and developing scalable automation flows.
• Proficiency in scripting for EDA automation (SKILL, Python, Perl, Tcl) on Linux.
• Experience implementing PCELLs and automating DUT generation, placement, and routing.
• Familiarity with layout verification flows (DRC/LVS) and documentation of parametric results.
• Ability to analyze data, optimize flows, and produce technical documentation; patents/publications are a plus.

Education Requirements

BS degree in science or engineering is required, or equivalent practical experience. The posting specifies 6+ years in an engineering position.

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.