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Design Characterization Engineer

Micron Technology, San Jose, CA, United States


Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. 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.

Responsibilities and Duties

Pre‑silicon design simulations and post‑silicon validation for the product.

Perform simulation‑to‑silicon matching activities by running simulations and micro‑probing critical circuits to gather waveforms, compare them back to simulations, and analyze the results for design improvement.

Work closely with the Design Teams on forward‑looking design features, innovations and circuit development activities.

Conduct product characterization and debugging using bench test equipment, microprobe, ATE, etc.

Determine design implications on manufacturability, test product features, debug early silicon, and verify design features.

Minimum Qualifications

BSEE / MSEE with 2–5 years of Design / Test and product engineering experience.

Design / Product engineering background including circuit design, product characterization and debugging on memory.

Solid understanding of circuit / logic design and semiconductor device physics.

Solid understanding of the following areas:

Bench test equipment (O‑Scope, Logic Analyzers).

Experience with Teradyne Magnum Test program, Python, and statistics.

Preferred Qualifications

Effective oral and written communication with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.

Experience with test program development on Teradyne / Nextest platform.

Collaborative mindset – able to share knowledge and support other groups.

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $100,000.00 – $198,000.00 a year.

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity.

Micron benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, income protection, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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