The Principal Engineer for HBM Design for Test (DFT) will define and implement DFT solutions, ensuring alignment with design and verification while driving standardization across HBM products.
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The Principal Engineer - HBM Design for Test (DFT) is a senior technical contributor responsible for defining, deploying, and sustaining best-in-class DFT solutions across HBM core die and base die spanning multiple HBM families.
This role emphasizes DFT architecture, specification ownership, multi-functional alignment, and program support, supported by strong technical expertise to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and manufacturable. The role includes a close partnership with DFT Verification to ensure feature completeness, coverage, and readiness for tape-out and silicon bring-up.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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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For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
The Principal Engineer - HBM Design for Test (DFT) is a senior technical contributor responsible for defining, deploying, and sustaining best-in-class DFT solutions across HBM core die and base die spanning multiple HBM families.
This role emphasizes DFT architecture, specification ownership, multi-functional alignment, and program support, supported by strong technical expertise to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and manufacturable. The role includes a close partnership with DFT Verification to ensure feature completeness, coverage, and readiness for tape-out and silicon bring-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and implement DFT architecture and feature intent for assigned DFT domains across HBM core die and base die
- Ensure DFT solutions enable high-quality, low-cost, and manufacturable HBM products
- Partner with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Test, and DFT Verification to:
- Translate manufacturing and test needs into clear DFT requirements
- Ensure spec-to-verification coverage alignment for DFT features and test modes
- Identify and resolve DFT-related issues during build execution, tape-out, and silicon bring-up
- Serve as the DFT point of contact for assigned programs or functional areas
- Drive standardization and reuse of DFT features across HBM families
- Participate in DFT governance activities, including design and verification readiness reviews
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and training within the DFT organization
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in semiconductor development with exposure to DFT, verification, test strategy, manufacturability, or silicon debug
- Working knowledge of memory architectures (HBM or DRAM preferred)
- Experience influencing DFT requirements, specifications, and verification expectations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong multi-functional collaboration skills, including work with verification organizations
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
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 .
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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