EUV Lithography Pathfinding Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer. You'll evaluate advanced lithography technologies, including EUV, and collaborate with teams to define roadmap requirements for next-generation memory parts.

The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. with substantial semiconductor process experience. Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans and a robust paid time-off program.

Qualifications

• 10 years of semiconductor process experience or 15 years with a B.S.
• Ability to define and drive roadmaps internally.
• Experience with photolithography.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead pathfinding activities for new patterning technology.
• Develop EUV modules and meet manufacturing requirements.
• Travel to support high NA EUV work.

Skills

Understanding of EUV lithography

Technical understanding of 193nm immersion processes

Knowledge of optics for photolithography

Statistical data analysis capability

Communication skills

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics

B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics

Tools

Photolithography simulation software (Prolith, S-Litho)

JMP

Python

Job description

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.

As a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer in Boise, Idaho, you will evaluate advanced lithography including Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV) and High Numerical Aperture (High NA) EUV on next‑generation memory parts. You will collaborate with our team to define roadmap requirements for next‑generation memory, and determine how new technologies intersect our roadmap. This role may require travel to support high NA EUV work.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead pathfinding activities for new patterning technology. Identify applications on our roadmaps where EUV or High NA EUV provides a benefit and work with process integration to define an implementation plan.
• Develop EUV modules in our Technology Development (TD) site. This includes setting up lithography processes and working with other process areas and process integration to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Travel up to once a month to New York or other locations to support early learning for high NA EUV.
• Partner with defect inspection teams and our mask shop to develop appropriate inspection strategies for EUV masks.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to align on equipment and materials requirements, and to ensure EUV processes are aligned for transfer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep understanding of EUV lithography, including differences between EUV lithography and deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography.
• Technical understanding of 193nm immersion multiple patterning processes, including litho‑etch‑litho‑etch (LELE) and self‑aligned quadruple patterning (SAQP).
• Knowledge of optics for photolithography or experience with photolithography simulation software such as Prolith or S‑Litho.
• Demonstrated ability to define and drive roadmaps internally and with vendor partners.
• Required Education & Experience: M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 10 years of semiconductor process experience, or a B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics with at least 15 years of semiconductor process experience with an emphasis on photolithography.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write and present clear and concise executive summaries for Micron and supplier management teams.
• Proven statistical data analysis capability; expertise in JMP or Python.
• Experience using LLM or AI for productivity.

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.

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.

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.