Principal Engineer HBM-SOC EM/IR

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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.

Experience Range : 10+ yrs

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute EM/IR analysis flows: This includes creating and utilizing scripts for various analyses at the block and top levels of an ASIC. 
• Define and implement power grids: This involves using industry-standard Place and Route (PnR) tools and ensuring the validation of the power grid through checks like grid resistance and secondary PG resistance checks. 
• Collaborate with other teams:Working with package, power integrity, and other teams to ensure the overall PDN performance is optimized. 
• Drive innovation and improvements:This includes finding solutions to complex problems, driving flow development, and automating tasks using scripting languages like TCL. Perl or Python

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of EM and IR analysis: In-depth knowledge of tools like RedhawkSC and experience in developing and implementing power grids. 
• Proficiency in scripting languages: TCL, Perl, or Python are often required for automation and flow development. 
• Experience with PnR tools: Familiarity with tools like INNOVUS, Fusion Compiler or
• Knowledge of PDN and power integrity: Understanding of system-level power delivery and signal integrity. 
• Strong problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and drive them to completion. 
• Experience with advanced technology nodes: Experience with 5nm or lower technology nodes is often preferred. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Experience with design verification and sign-off: Understanding of static timing analysis, physical verification, and other sign-off checks. 

Key areas of focus:

• Static and Dynamic IR Drop Analysis: Analysing voltage drops across the power grid under various operating conditions. 
• Power and Signal EM Analysis: Evaluating the impact of current density on metal wires and ensuring they can withstand the stress. 
• Power Delivery Network (PDN) Optimization: Designing and optimizing the power grid for efficient power delivery and minimal voltage drop. 
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Implementing and verifying ESD protection circuits. 
• Power Integrity (PI) Analysis: Ensuring stable and reliable power delivery to all parts of the chip. 
• Physical Design Implementation: Contributing to the physical implementation of the ASIC, including floorplanning, placement, routing, and timing closure. 
• Flow Development and Automation: Creating and improving automated flows for EM/IR analysis and other physical design tasks. 

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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