What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Hardware Engineer, SSD position at Micron Technology?
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- Interface in cross functional teams to ensure the design meets all firmware and system level requirements.
- Participate in architecture definition, design reviews, requirements generation of SSD products.
- Perform basic Signal and power integrity measurements.
- Document and communicate results with cross functional counterparts.
- Simulate and analyze design proposals, review results and provide recommendations on optimal design practices to other design engineers.
- Experienced in designing hardware for large scale manufacture, including DFx and low-cost considerations
- Hardware design, worst-case analysis, simulations, capture schematic, de-rating and assumes complete ownership of the SSD hardware thru the product lifecycle.
- PCB back-end process: defining stack-up and via technologies, part placement, setting design constraints, signal integrity and power integrity analysis
- Works proactively with cross functional team members during design, verification as well as on RMAs
- In addition to design, a successful candidate will mentor and provide technical guidance to other hardware team members
- Self-motivated. Desire to take on challenges. Result-driven and details oriented.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
- Strong in transmission line fundamentals. Understand the fundamentals of time-domain vs. frequency-domain.
- Good PCB design experience on high speed signals routing guideline and review, power copper routing and review, design for EMI/ESD protection.
- Design for signal integrity and power.
- Analog design using simulation e.g. SPICE (or equivalent).
- Experience in test automation is a plus
- Practical lab SI analysis experience for measuring high-bandwidth signals (20-35 GHz).
- Familiarity with PCIe Compliance equipment and measurement techniques.
- Design with schematic capture and design constraints utilizing Cadence PCB design tools (Cadence Sigrity, Allegro Power-Aware SI).
- In addition to design, a successful candidate will mentor and provide technical guidance to other hardware team members.
- BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- 5 - 7 years of relevant design experience.
- Able to lead a project with a small team to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires that Micron Technology provide the compensation range offered for this position if performed in Colorado. The base salary range for this position in Colorado is $112,000 to $238,000.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$150,000.00 - $254,000.00Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
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Salary : $112,000 - $238,000
