EUV Lithography Process Development Engineer- TPG

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site benefits

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer to evaluate advanced patterning technologies including EUV and High NA EUV for next-generation memory products.

You will lead pathfinding activities and collaborate across process integration, manufacturing, and mask engineering teams. The role requires a doctoral or master's in engineering, chemistry, or physics with 3+ years in semiconductor photolithography, or a BS with 10+ years of experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 3+ years in semiconductor industry, or BS with 10+ years of semiconductor process experience focused on photolithography.
• Understanding of EUV lithography and its differences from DUV lithography.
• Knowledge of 193nm immersion multiple patterning techniques, including LELE and SAQP.
• Ability to collaborate across technical teams and communicate complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in pathfinding activities for advanced lithography technologies, including 193nm immersion, EUV, and High NA EUV.
• Develop and optimize EUV lithography processes in a technology development environment to meet future manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with process integration, manufacturing, defect inspection, and mask engineering teams to drive process readiness and transfer strategies.
• Travel as needed, approximately once per month, to support High NA EUV development and learning activities.

Skills

EUV lithography knowledge

193nm immersion patterning (LELE/SAQP)

Photolithography optics fundamentals

DOE and data analysis skills

Python scripting for data analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 10+ years of semiconductor process experience

Tools

PROLITH

S-Litho

JMP

Python

Job description

Job IDJR89828Our 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.Our Lithography Pathfinding team is exploring the next generation of semiconductor patterning technologies that will shape future memory solutions. We work closely with technology development, manufacturing, suppliers, and industry partners to evaluate emerging lithography capabilities and prepare for successful implementation at scale. If you are excited by ground breaking innovation and collaborative problem solving, we would love to hear from you!As a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer, you will evaluate advanced patterning technologies including EUV and High NA EUV for next-generation memory products. You will play a key role in developing new lithography processes, influencing technology roadmaps, and enabling successful transitions from pathfinding to manufacturing. This position offers opportunities to collaborate across organizations and travel to support early High NA EUV development activities.Responsibilities:Lead and participate in pathfinding activities for advanced lithography technologies, including 193nm immersion, EUV, and High NA EUVDevelop and optimize EUV lithography processes in a technology development environment to meet future manufacturing requirementsCollaborate with process integration, manufacturing, defect inspection, and mask engineering teams to drive process readiness and transfer strategiesSupport development of inspection methodologies and defect reduction strategies for EUV mask technologiesTravel as needed, approximately once per month, to support High NA EUV development and learning activitiesMinimum Qualifications:M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years of semiconductor industry experience, or B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 10+ years of semiconductor process experience focused on photolithographyUnderstanding of EUV lithography and its differences from deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithographyKnowledge of 193nm immersion multiple patterning techniques, including LELE and SAQPExperience or knowledge of photolithography optics and patterning fundamentalsAbility to collaborate across technical teams and communicate complex concepts effectivelyPreferred Qualifications:Hands-on industry experience with High NA EUV in a pathfinding or technology development environmentExperience with photolithography simulation software such as PROLITH or S-LithoStrong statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and data analysis skillsExperience using JMP, Python, or similar data analysis toolsExperience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiativesAs a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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