Photolithography Staff/Sr Engineer, Process Development, Advanced NAND

Micron Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Photolithography Process Development Engineer to advance unit processes for memory devices and support transfer to global manufacturing network.

You will work with engineers, vendors and partners to develop and optimize lithography steps across 365, 248, and 193nm nodes. The role emphasizes advanced process development, data analysis, DOE and statistics, with strong communication skills and a drive to deliver production-worthy technologies within

Qualifications

• Understanding optics including immersion lithography and low k1 imaging.
• Experience with lithography materials for 365, 248, and 193 nm nodes.
• Experience with lithography simulation software for low k1 imaging.
• Knowledge of material properties and lithography characterization techniques.
• Strong interest in R&D and ability to create production-worthy technologies.
• Familiarity with Micron memory products, process flows and steps; strong communication skills; proficiency in statistics and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Document procedures, transfer developed processes, and communicate results with management and manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to test and drive process improvements.
• Aim for yield improvement and device performance through lithography techniques.
• Document and present R&D project plans, status, and data analyses.
• Review literature for IP opportunities and file disclosures.
• Drive the photolithography process technology roadmap.

Skills

Optics principles

Lithography knowledge

DOE

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physics/Optics/Engineering/Materials

Tools

Lithography software

Statistical tools

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

As Photolithography Process Development Engineer in Micron’s R&D/Technology Development group, you will be responsible for process module development for memory devices, in addition to other photolithography and process integration related activities. In this position, you will work with Micron engineers, technology partners and vendors to develop unit processes that meet device requirements for next-generation semiconductors, integrate processes as part of multi-functional teams and ultimately provide technology transfers to Micron’s worldwide manufacturing network. Additionally, you will address process issues with pilot line manufacturing and work on continuous improvements for manufacturability. Advanced process development tasks will include: Performing material evaluations; reticle, layout and OPC development; process window analysis; overlay optimization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Document procedures, transfer developed processes, and communicate results with senior management team and manufacturing partners

• Work jointly with equipment vendors to improve equipment design, test new equipment, and drive process improvements by working with vendors

• Optimizecell yield improvement, failure analysis, and device performance through process techniques

• Document and communicate plans, status, and results of R&D projects in written reports and presentations, including the analysis and interpretation of data

• Review all types ofliterature toidentifypotential intellectual properties (IP) opportunities and file disclosures

• Drive R&D Photolithography Process technology roadmap

Requirements

• Understandingofoptics including the principles and application of immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging

• Experience with chemicalprocessspecific to lithography, including materials for 365, 248, and 193nm lithography

• Experience with lithography simulation software and application to low k1 imaging

• Experience with material properties and characterization techniques of lithography

• Strong interest in research and development and ability to create production-worthy technologies

• Understanding or familiarity ofarchitecturalstructure of Micron’s memory products, semiconductor processflowsand steps

• Strong communicationskills (written, verbal and presentation)

• Proficient in statistics, data analysis, Designof Experiments (DOE)

Education

• Ph.D.in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or area of study relevant to Lithography. Qualified candidate with at least 3 years of experience will be considered.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich lifefor all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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