Sr Engineer, Photo DRAM

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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.

Join Micron's Advanced DRAM Research & Development Photolithography team and help shape the technologies that power next-generation memory solutions. We are developing innovative lithography processes that enable future device architectures and manufacturing breakthroughs. Working alongside experts across Process Integration, Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Dry Etch, and CMP, you will contribute to technology advancements that drive performance, scalability, and yield.

As a Senior Engineer in Photolithography Process Development, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing advanced lithography processes for future DRAM technologies. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical process development efforts, collaborate with equipment and material suppliers, and apply data-driven approaches to solve complex technical challenges. You will have significant ownership of process roadmaps while contributing to innovative solutions that support Micron's technology goals!

Responsibilities:

Lead development of manufacturing-friendly photolithography processes for next-generation memory technologies using 365nm, 248nm, and 193nm immersion lithography

Collaborate with equipment and material suppliers to identify and implement solutions to complex process challenges

Develop new design, layout, and lithography methodologies that enable future memory device architectures

Apply data analytics and machine learning techniques to identify root causes, optimize process performance, and improve yield

Document and communicate project plans, technical results, and innovation opportunities, including intellectual property disclosures

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field, OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of Photolithography industry experience

Understanding of optics, including immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low-k1 imaging

Knowledge of lithography materials, chemistry, and processes related to 365nm, 248nm, and 193nm lithography technologies

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Experience using AI tools to automate workflows and improve engineering productivity

Preferred Qualifications:

Research and development experience with a demonstrated ability to develop manufacturing-friendly semiconductor technologies

Academic or industry experience in photolithography and semiconductor manufacturing

Experience with photolithography simulation software and lithography characterization techniques

Data science, programming, or machine learning experience applied to semiconductor process development

Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives.

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 /careers/benefits.

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