"My job exposes me to state-of-the-art design problems in a cutting edge environment. Since every day brings new problems to solve, my job stays fresh and exciting." –Brian, Senior Design Engineer
What do you do in your position?
I work as a Senior Design Engineer in the Research and Development group. My primary role is to serve as a group leader for a team of very talented engineers and designers. We develop new types of high-speed memory products. New product development includes overall product and architecture design, design of individual circuits, device simulation, device verification, and product debug and characterization.
How or why did you decide to enter a technical career?
I started college enrolled in an architecture program. Most of the courses in the program were art based and as a result were graded subjectively. I realized that the absence of objectivity was going to drive me crazy, so I jumped into an electrical engineering program and immersed myself in science and math disciplines with right and wrong answers.
What do you like about your job?
Give an example of an interesting project or opportunity.
My job exposes me to state-of-the-art design problems in a cutting edge environment. Since every day brings new problems to solve, my job stays fresh and exciting. A side benefit to the project that I am currently on is the opportunity to travel to various destinations in the U.S., Japan, Korea and Germany for meetings with other engineers.
What high school courses helped you prepare for your job or
college program?
I feel that all of the college prep courses contributed to my preparation for college. These included math, science, and English. I especially liked high school physics and an advance composition course my high school offered. The latter course paid big dividends to me in college, since I tested out of the normally required freshman English classes.
What post-high school education did you pursue?
I received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1982 from the University of Idaho. I started this program straight out of high school. I also earned a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1996 from the University of Idaho while working full-time at Micron.
What advice would you give a student interested in pursuing a technical career?
Take as many college prep courses as you can. They will ease your transition into college level coursework and help accelerate you through your freshman year.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love spending time with my family. My personal hobbies include bodybuilding, photography, tinkering with cars and riding my Harley—especially on winding mountain roads.
Education: Design Engineer
The degree typically sought for this position is a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.
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