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CAD Engineer roles in manufacturing, aerospace, and civil infrastructure are strong fits for STEM OPT students with degrees in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or related fields. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, and every employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you legally on this authorization.
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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.
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and debug CAD tools, automation, and flows for custom IC design, layout, simulation, and verification.
- Contribute to one or more functional areas: layout automation, physical verification, circuit simulation, or digital implementation.
- Integrate, evaluate, and qualify in-house and commercial EDA tools in production environments.
- Partner with design, layout, verification, and process teams to resolve workflow and tool-integration challenges.
- Identify gaps in current tools and flows, and evaluate EDA industry offerings to improve quality, performance, and efficiency.
- Provide training, documentation, and production support to end users.
- Apply AI/ML and agentic AI to CAD automation, debugging, and user support.
- Develop clean, scalable software and mentor engineers to support their technical growth.
- Lead technical projects and contribute to CAD methodology roadmaps.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 4+ years of industry experience in CAD, EDA, or semiconductor design.
- Experience developing or supporting EDA tools and flows in at least one area: custom layout, physical verification, circuit simulation, or digital implementation.
- Experience with IC design CAD tools for schematic capture, layout, simulation, or verification.
- Proficiency in Python and at least one additional language, such as SKILL, Tcl, Perl, C, or C++, plus Linux/Unix and shell scripting.
- Solid CMOS and VLSI fundamentals, with clear communication and practical debugging skills across global teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and SKILL, including layout automation or parameterized cell (PCell) development.
- Experience with Calibre design rule checking (DRC) and layout versus schematic (LVS) flows, or rule-deck development in SVRF.
- Experience with circuit simulators such as Spectre, HSPICE, FineSim, PrimeSim, VCS, or Xcelium.
- Experience with RTL-to-GDS tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, or Formality.
- Experience with parasitic extraction tools such as StarRC or Quantus.
- Experience applying AI/ML, large language models, or agentic AI to engineering workflows.
- Experience with source control, automated testing, and release management.
- Knowledge of DRAM, HBM, NAND, or emerging memory development.
COMPENSATION
- The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $104,000.00 - $221,000.00 a year.
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
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 more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com 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 Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and debug CAD tools, automation, and flows for custom IC design, layout, simulation, and verification.
- Contribute to one or more functional areas: layout automation, physical verification, circuit simulation, or digital implementation.
- Integrate, evaluate, and qualify in-house and commercial EDA tools in production environments.
- Partner with design, layout, verification, and process teams to resolve workflow and tool-integration challenges.
- Identify gaps in current tools and flows, and evaluate EDA industry offerings to improve quality, performance, and efficiency.
- Provide training, documentation, and production support to end users.
- Apply AI/ML and agentic AI to CAD automation, debugging, and user support.
- Develop clean, scalable software and mentor engineers to support their technical growth.
- Lead technical projects and contribute to CAD methodology roadmaps.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 4+ years of industry experience in CAD, EDA, or semiconductor design.
- Experience developing or supporting EDA tools and flows in at least one area: custom layout, physical verification, circuit simulation, or digital implementation.
- Experience with IC design CAD tools for schematic capture, layout, simulation, or verification.
- Proficiency in Python and at least one additional language, such as SKILL, Tcl, Perl, C, or C++, plus Linux/Unix and shell scripting.
- Solid CMOS and VLSI fundamentals, with clear communication and practical debugging skills across global teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and SKILL, including layout automation or parameterized cell (PCell) development.
- Experience with Calibre design rule checking (DRC) and layout versus schematic (LVS) flows, or rule-deck development in SVRF.
- Experience with circuit simulators such as Spectre, HSPICE, FineSim, PrimeSim, VCS, or Xcelium.
- Experience with RTL-to-GDS tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, or Formality.
- Experience with parasitic extraction tools such as StarRC or Quantus.
- Experience applying AI/ML, large language models, or agentic AI to engineering workflows.
- Experience with source control, automated testing, and release management.
- Knowledge of DRAM, HBM, NAND, or emerging memory development.
COMPENSATION
- The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $104,000.00 - $221,000.00 a year.
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
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 more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com 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 Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a CAD Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code appearing on the Department of Homeland Security STEM Designated Degree Program list. Mechanical, civil, and industrial engineering codes qualify, but confirm with your DSO before targeting roles.
Filter job postings by E-Verify enrollment
Only E-Verify-enrolled employers can legally hire you on STEM OPT. Check a company's enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search before investing time in an application or interview process.
Align your I-983 training plan with core CAD duties
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your CAD work, such as proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD and exposure to GD&T standards. Vague plans get rejected, so draft measurable goals with your manager before your DSO submits it.
Research prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your CAD Engineer role by SOC code and location. Employers filing an LCA for future H-1B visa sponsorship must pay at least the Level I wage, so knowing that floor strengthens your negotiation.
Target industries with high CAD demand and sponsorship history
Aerospace, automotive, and civil infrastructure firms routinely sponsor STEM OPT students in CAD roles and have existing E-Verify infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to filter CAD Engineer openings by employers with active STEM OPT and H-1B filing history.
Confirm cap-gap coverage timing with your employer
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Notify HR immediately after lottery selection so they don't pause your employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a mechanical or civil engineering degree qualify me for STEM OPT as a CAD Engineer?
Yes, if your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Mechanical engineering (CIP 14.19), civil engineering (CIP 14.08), and industrial engineering (CIP 14.35) all qualify. Your DSO verifies the match between your specific degree and the list before recommending the extension on your I-20. Check the O*NET profile for CAD Engineer to confirm the role aligns with your field of study.
What does my employer need to do before I can start working on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students before your STEM OPT extension begins. The I-983 outlines your learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. USCIS requires both conditions to be met, and your DSO will not recommend the extension without a completed, employer-signed I-983.
How do I find CAD Engineer jobs where the employer is already enrolled in E-Verify?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters CAD Engineer openings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. You can also check employer enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool before applying. Prioritizing enrolled employers upfront saves time and avoids situations where an offer falls through because the company can't legally hire you on STEM OPT.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a CAD Engineer role?
The I-983 must document specific, measurable learning goals tied directly to your CAD work and your STEM degree field. For a CAD Engineer, this typically includes proficiency milestones in software platforms like SolidWorks or AutoCAD, exposure to design standards such as GD&T, and participation in project cycles from concept through manufacturing. Generic descriptions of duties don't satisfy USCIS requirements, and your DSO may return the form for revision if goals aren't concrete.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer files an H-1B petition on my behalf?
If your employer submits a timely H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, even if your EAD has already expired. You can continue working in your CAD Engineer role during cap-gap without interruption. Notify your HR and DSO immediately after lottery selection so your employment record stays accurate and continuous.