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Micron Technology

Makes memory and storage chips for AI and PCs

High Bandwidth Memory Staff Component Validation Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Singapore
In Person
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant semiconductor product engineering experience; DRAM or HBM experience is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on test-pattern and code-development experience using C/C++ and Python on ATE platforms such as Teradyne or Advantest, and familiarity with Algorithmic Pattern Generator (APG).
  • At least 5 years of technical experience as a Product Development Engineering lead.
  • Demonstrated technical experience implementing design-for-test or functional testing, including loopback, MBIST, and scan, and relevant knowledge of computer architecture, DRAM concepts, and flows.
  • Relevant experience in analog mixed-signal design and verification, ASIC design and verification, or silicon validation may be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Drive, develop, and maintain test programs for HBM component validation.
  • Deliver test-program releases in alignment with validation milestones and drive code quality, reviews, and release best practices.
  • Drive test-time optimization and parallelism improvements.
  • Drive test stability and repeatability across sites and equipment.
  • Drive test-program debugging on MBIST and native-mode testers.
  • Coach and develop other engineers' technical growth in validation approaches, platform nuances, simulation methodology, and reporting standards.
  • Drive test-equipment qualification and requalification.
  • Drive readiness of hardware, including handler, socket, loadboard, and probe-card setup.
  • Perform validation-capacity forecasting based on product ramps and coverage needs.
  • Own validation-platform health, availability, and uptime.
  • Define and implement standards for continuous improvement in test-program development and validation-test infrastructure.
  • Validate high-speed I/O and assist with eye-diagram and signal-integrity checks.
  • Maintain documentation in Confluence and Jira, and version control in Git and Perforce.
  • Drive root-cause-analysis sessions and corrective-action closure.
  • Collaborate across the Component Validation team and with cross-functional teams on design validation, execution, electrical failure analysis, and lab support, and attend technical meetings.
  • Identify, test, and share AI-enabled enhancements within the scope of work to contribute to continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant semiconductor-engineering experience implementing AI, automation, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.

About the company

Micron Technology designs and manufactures memory and storage chips, mainly DRAM and NAND flash, used in data centers, PCs, phones, cars and industrial equipment. It is one of only three companies that make HBM, the stacked high-bandwidth memory placed beside processors in AI servers, and it is the largest memory chipmaker based in the United States. Unlike chip designers that outsource production, Micron runs its own fabs and assembly sites in the United States and across Asia. It earns money by selling chips, memory modules and solid-state drives to cloud providers, device makers and distributors. Micron was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is surging: in September 2026, Micron reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $133.19 billion, up from $37.38 billion.
  • Boise is hiring: in August 2026, Micron planned about 3,500 direct jobs at two Idaho fabs opening from 2027.
  • Sales are locked in early: by October 2026, most of Micron's 2027 HBM supply was contracted at higher prices.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue is concentrated: about half of Micron's sales came from its top ten customers in each of three years.
  • Departing engineers face scrutiny: in September 2026, Micron sued rival YMTC for hiring away at least 20 engineers.
  • Boise is feeling the strain: an August 2026 report found the $50 billion Idaho buildout straining local infrastructure.

What makes Micron Technology unique

  • AI memory is a three-player club: only Micron, SK hynix and Samsung make HBM, the stacked memory inside AI servers.
  • It owns its factories: Micron makes chips in Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, the U.S., Malaysia, China and India.
  • Data centers drive the business: its two data center units made $34.28 billion of quarterly revenue reported September 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
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