Lead Silicon Photonics Integration Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Photonics Integration Engineer to lead silicon photonics and heterogeneous integration development from concept to manufacturing readiness.

You will drive cross‑functional collaboration across design, device, packaging and manufacturing teams, and apply AI‑enabled tools to accelerate decisions. The role requires a PhD or equal experience with 3+ years in industry, strong knowledge of semiconductor process integration, and a track record of leading

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Photonics, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, with 3+ years in industry.
• Master's degree or more than 5 years of relevant industry background may be acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in the industry also considered.
• Experience integrating silicon photonics processes in semiconductor development or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process integration, wafer fabrication, DOE methodology, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with process flow architecture, device integration, design rule development, and tape-out execution.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional technical projects and using data-driven approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize end-to-end process integration flows for silicon photonics technologies from concept through manufacturing readiness
• Lead integration and process development for photonic devices, optical interconnects, advanced packaging solutions, and heterogeneous integration architectures
• Drive process characterization, DOE execution, yield improvement, defect reduction, root cause investigations, and process optimization activities
• Partner with design, device, packaging, manufacturing, and supplier teams to support design rule development, tapeouts, and technology transfers
• Lead technical programs, technology roadmaps, and AI-enabled engineering initiatives that improve development efficiency and product performance

Skills

Process integration

DOE methodology

Statistical analysis

AI tools in engineering

Multi-functional leadership

Silicon photonics

Heterogeneous integration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Photonics, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field

Master's degree with 5+ years of industry experience

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in the industry

Tools

Wafer fabrication equipment

Design rule development tools

Tapeout experience

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Photonics Integration Engineer to lead silicon photonics and heterogeneous integration development from concept to manufacturing readiness.

You will drive cross‑functional collaboration across design, device, packaging and manufacturing teams, and apply AI‑enabled tools to accelerate decisions. The role requires a PhD or equal experience with 3+ years in industry, strong knowledge of semiconductor process integration, and a track record of leading