Intern - Design Engineer, Pathfinding

Location: Folsom, CA; San Jose, CA

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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.

Department Overview

The Pathfinding Design team explores and develops innovative circuit architectures and design concepts that enable future generations of Micron memory products. By combining advanced digital, analog, and mixed-signal design techniques with simulation, modeling, and performance analysis, the team drives early-stage technology development and helps shape the future of memory solutions.

Position Overview

As a Design Engineer on Micron's Pathfinding Design Team, you will support the design, modeling, and analysis of digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits used in next-generation memory technologies. You will work with experienced engineers to evaluate design concepts, develop simulation models, analyze performance trade-offs, and contribute to innovative circuit solutions that improve memory performance, power efficiency, and scalability.

Responsibilities

Develop simulation models to evaluate the performance of digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit designs.

Perform simulations, analyze results, and create performance scorecards to compare design alternatives and architectural trade-offs.

Design and evaluate new circuit concepts that improve performance, power efficiency, and functionality.

Support mixed-signal circuit design, modeling, characterization, and validation activities.

Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to document results, communicate findings, and support technology development initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, academic projects, or coursework in circuit design, semiconductor technology, or related fields.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Knowledge of mixed-signal, analog, or digital circuit design principles gained through coursework, research, or project experience.

Experience with circuit simulation, performance analysis, and semiconductor fundamentals.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of memory architectures, memory subsystems, or DRAM technologies.

Experience with circuit design and simulation tools through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.

Knowledge of statistics, data analysis, and engineering characterization methodologies.

Experience with scripting, automation, or AI-enabled engineering tools to improve technical workflows.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex technical problems.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$38.84 - $55.82 an hour

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

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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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