Principal Engineer

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Lead floor-planning process with emphasis on placement, routing optimization, PDN planning, distribution, and TSV placement. Execute APR layout to ensure efficient component placement and routing. Optimize design rules for cost, performance, and functionality. Collaborate with Architecture, Process Integration, CAD, Probe, and Assembly teams to define and implement design methodologies and flows. Conduct timing analysis and power analysis to meet performance and reliability requirements. Analyze power networks to identify and mitigate IR drop and electromigration issues. Perform layout verification tasks including LVS, DRC, and Antenna checks. Conduct quality checks and maintain documentation. Demonstrate leadership in planning, area/time estimation, scheduling, delegation, and execution to meet project milestones. Verify power networks using TOTEM at post-layout for compliance with design specifications and reliability standards. Lead reticle experiments and manage tape-out revisions. Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve design quality. Debug and resolve physical design issues in collaboration with engineering teams. Provide experienced technical knowledge to advance innovative solutions. Advise senior management on significant technical issues.
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field, followed by 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in an Engineering-related occupation.
Position requires:
1. CMOS process experience in analog layout fundamentals, including Matching, Electro-migration, Latch-up, coupling, cross-talk, IR-drop, active and passive parasitic devices;
2. Layout skills using Cadence Virtuoso and Cadence Virtuoso XL;
3. Layout methodology from initial chip plan to tapeout;
4. Calibre layout verification tools;
5. ASIC style design flows, including floorplanning, synthesis, place/route, layout verification, static timing analysis, formal/layout verification - flows/processes;
6. Cadence layout tools, including Innovus or Tempus or Synopsys, including ICC2 or PrimeTime;
7. PDN design and evaluation using tools, including TOTEM, RedHawk, or BSEE.
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