NAND Design Rule - Director

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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.

Micron has a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Design Rule leader to join our Advanced NAND Technology team. As Director - NAND  EnRGe (Design Enablement. Design Rules and Generators) your primary leadership responsibility is to be a catalyst for next generation NAND design rule development! 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead worldwide EnRGe team to deliver high quality DR PDK and generator collateral and enable zero-error mask tape-outs
• Coordinate the work of engineers from multiple groups to develop Design Rules, Requirements, Test Structures and improve process margin for all NAND generations from early development until manufacturing ceases
• Pro-actively identify and address process issues and process windows stemming from database layout or layout techniques
• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Process Integration, Business Units and Quality groups to optimize PPAC (Performance, Power, Area, Cost) for all Micron NAND products
• Assure that correct DRCs (Design Rule Checks) are in place 
• Manage effort to build and evaluate test structures to provide data for next generation devices and quantify process margin on current devices
• Summarize sophisticated problems; drive action plan resolution taken based on findings
• Define  and execute project plans including quarterly milestones and lead measures to achieve target deliverables and timelines
• Lead timely information exchange between Layout/Design, Process Integration, Product Engineering, and Advanced Mask teams
• Drive timely closure of open items through communication within PI/Layout/Design teams 
• Manage reticle budgets across all NAND part types from pathfinding to HVM
• Build and maintain a culture of excellence and continual improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics or related field
• Demonstrated experience overseeing an engineering team (5+ direct reports)
• Senior level (10+ years) experience in semiconductor industry areas: Design Rules, Process Integration, Yield Enhancement, Product Engineering, Design, Test Structure Development, Unit Process Development
• Solid grasp and exposure to design layout; ability to do innovative floor plan/layout work
• Success resolving sophisticated technical issues and situations
• Ability to think and act dynamically and clearly in urgent or stressed situations
• Hands-on understanding of NAND process flow

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