Member of Technical Staff (MTS) - Process Development, Photolithography, NAND

Micron; Vimercate; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Corporate welfare

Remote working days

Job summary

Micron Technology is expanding its photolithography leadership with a senior technical role focused on shaping process direction across multiple nodes. You will mentor engineers, influence integration strategies, and drive innovation across development teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of optics, immersion lithography and low k1 imaging, plus a track record in roadmapping lithography processes and equipment. International mobility may be involved.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master/Bachelors with long‑standing semiconductor photolithography experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead photolithography process development programs across nodes.
• Define long‑term lithography roadmaps for processes and equipment.
• De‑risk novel lithography concepts and platforms.
• Serve as technical authority across R&D and manufacturing.
• Mentor engineers and drive IP through patents and publications.

Skills

Photolithography

Process roadmaps

Optics

Immersion lithography

DOE

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD/≥8 yrs

Master’s/≥11 yrs

Bachelor’s/≥13 yrs

Tools

Lithography tools

Memory architecture

Job description

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.

Job / Role Summary

The Member of Technical Staff is a senior technical leader responsible for shaping photolithography direction across multiple nodes and influencing organizational decisions through deep expertise and leadership. This role influences integration strategy, mentors engineers, and drives innovation across development teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead complex photolithography process development programs spanning multiple technology nodes.
• Define medium‑ to long‑term photolithography process and equipment technology roadmaps.
• De‑risk novel lithography concepts and platforms.
• Serve as a technical authority across R&D and manufacturing.

Other Responsibilities

• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
• Generate high-impact intellectual property through patents and technical publications.
• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one's scope of work.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• PhD ≥8 yrs, or Master's ≥11 yrs, or Bachelor's ≥13 yrs of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field, with demonstrated experience in semiconductor photolithography process development.

Must – Have Technical Skills

• Proven track record in defining and accomplishing photolithography process & equipment roadmaps
• Deep knowledge in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process flows and memory architecture
• Advanced proficiency in lithography simulation tools, material characterization, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysis

Must – Have Soft Skills

• Technical leadership & influence
• Strategic thinking
• Effective mentorship

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• EUV lithography experience
• Cutting edge photolithography equipment & metrology tools experience
• Multi-site program leadership

Embody Micron's core values:

• People - Respect, develop and empower others
• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity - Show grit and determination
• Collaboration - Build trust and foster teamwork
• Customer Focus - Deliver excellence and value

This announcement is intended to build a talent pipeline of professionals based in Europe who may be interested in future international career opportunities within Micron Technology Inc. and its affiliated group companies worldwide. Opportunities associated with this talent pipeline may require international mobility or relocation. The specific work location and the Micron entity acting as the prospective employer will be clearly communicated to candidates during the first interview.

Employment, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the applicable laws, policies, and practices of the country in which the position is based.

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

€75,000.00 - €132,000.00 per year, with A1 CCNL Level.

In addition to base pay, the remuneration package also includes:

• eligibility for a variable plan subject to the personal achievement of objectives and the company's performance
• meal vouchers
• corporate welfare
• yearly allowance of remote working days
• supplementary health insurance
• life coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

Please refer to this page to check our current benefit offering: EMEA Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Remuneration is determined by objective criteria, regardless of gender and of any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.