Principal / Senior / Engineer, TCAD DRAM
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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.
As a TCAD Engineer in the DRAM Device Technology group at Micron Technology, Inc., you will work with an industry-leading team to model, simulate, and understand advanced semiconductor devices and processes for future memory products.
You will be responsible for physics-based device simulation, supporting technology development by providing quantitative insight into device behavior, variability, and reliability through TCAD tools.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Develop and apply TCAD simulations to analyze advanced semiconductor devices including DRAM access devices, CMOS devices, diodes, and resistive elements.
Build 2D/3D device structures, define physical models (transport, recombination, traps, mobility, quantum effects, etc.), and perform parametric studies to support device and process development.
Correlate TCAD simulation results with electrical characterization data to clarify physical mechanisms behind performance, variability, and reliability trends.
Investigate impacts of process variations, material properties, defects, and interface states on device characteristics.
Support development teams by providing physics-based interpretation and predictive simulation results for technology decisions.
Propose and validate new TCAD methodologies, simulation flows, and calibration strategies for next-generation memory technologies.
Collaborate closely with device integration, process development, product engineering, and E-characterization teams to ensure meaningful simulation-to-silicon correlation.
Automate simulation workflows and data analysis using scripting and programming tools when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications / Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
2+ years of experience in semiconductor device simulation or technology development.
Strong background in semiconductor device physics and numerical simulation methods.
Hands-on experience with TCAD tools (e.g., Synopsys Sentaurus, Silvaco Atlas, or equivalent).
Ability to perform detailed parametric analysis and extract physical insight from simulation results.
Experience correlating TCAD results with experimental data is highly valued.
Motivation and capability to learn new device architectures and technologies.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Expectations (any one of):
Experience with scripting or programming languages (Python, Tcl, C++, etc.) for simulation automation and data analysis.
Knowledge of advanced physical modeling, such as trap-related effects, variability, reliability, or quantum effects.
Understanding of process integration and fabrication flows and their impact on device behavior.
Experience with 3D device simulations and large-scale simulation data handling.
Using AI techniques for parameter extraction, model calibration, sensitivity analysis, or surrogate modeling
Interest in combining TCAD, large‑scale simulation data, and AI‑based approaches to improve development efficiency
Education:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent experience
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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