Principal HIG ESD and Latch-up Engineer- HBM - TPG
Micron Technology · Folsom, United States
About this role
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. We are part of Micron’s HBM Design Architecture organization, where we push the limits of memory technology every day
Our team works across global, multicultural engineering groups to build next-generation HBM solutions that power AI and machine learning. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration, curiosity, and a shared drive to innovate! This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability of Micron’s most advanced DRAM and HBM products. As an ESD & Latch Up Engineer, you will shape protection strategies from early design through high-volume manufacturing, working hands-on with silicon, layout, and foundry partners
If you enjoy solving deep technical problems and influencing product robustness at scale, this role offers both impact and growth. Responsibilities: Define and own chip-level and IP-level ESD and latch up strategies for HBM DRAM, base die, I/O, TSVs, and die-to-die interfaces Establish ESD and latch up requirements, targets, and sign-off criteria aligned with JEDEC/ESDA standards Enable ESD protection circuits and latch up safe layout practices across designs and technologies Lead silicon validation, failure analysis, and correlation of pre-silicon assumptions to silicon results Act as the technical interface to foundries and partner closely with design, packaging, reliability, and product teams Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience Strong fundamentals in ESD physics, latch up mechanisms, and advanced CMOS devices Hands-on experience with ESD protection circuits and latch up prevention techniques Familiarity with JEDEC and ESDA standards, including HBM, CDM, and JESD78 P
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