Metrology Process Engineer – Technology Development

Micron Technology; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is looking for a Metrology Engineer in Albany, NY to innovate memory technology. In this role, you'll collaborate with process and integration experts to qualify advanced lithography processes. Your hands-on work with equipment and data will help shape future memory technologies.

Qualifications include an M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or similar.
• 2+ years of semiconductor processing experience with emphasis on metrology.
• Experience with metrology techniques and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate metrology processes for advanced memory technologies.
• Perform material evaluations and process window analysis.
• Drive yield improvement and device performance optimization.

Skills

Collaboration across technical teams

Data analysis and statistical methods

Knowledge in metrology

Scripting (Python/JMP/SQL)

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant field

B.S. with 2+ years semiconductor processing experience

Tools

Metrology techniques

Semiconductor equipment

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. Our team works at the leading edge of memory innovation, partnering across design, integration, manufacturing, and equipment suppliers to enable the next generation of semiconductor devices. As a Metrology Engineer you will be collaborating with process and integration experts to qualify Low and High NA EUV lithography processes and other technology development projects that directly shape future memory technologies. You will work hands‑on with equipment, materials, layouts, and data, while collaborating with global partners to move innovations from R&D into high‑volume manufacturing. This role offers broad technical exposure and the opportunity to influence device performance, yield, and cost at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate metrology processes for advanced memory technologies
• Perform material evaluations, reticle and layout development, OPC, overlay optimization, and process window analysis
• Drive yield improvement, failure analysis, and device performance optimization
• Partner with equipment vendors to evaluate tools and improve process capability
• Document processes, communicate results, and support technology transfer to manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical Degree relevant to Metrology.
• B.S. with 2+ years semiconductor processing experience with emphasis on metrology will also be considered.
• Experience or working knowledge in metrology or semiconductor process development.
• Working knowledge of process characterization, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Ability to collaborate across cross‑functional technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metrology techniques that include methods of critical dimension measurement, registration measurement and film characterization.
• Experience working with semiconductor equipment vendors or R&D environments.
• Experience providing and/or analyzing metrology solutions specific to EUV photolithography challenges.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python/JMP/SQL) for data analysis and automation.
• Experience using LLM or AI productivity tools.

Salary and Compensation

US base salary range: $89,000.00 – $182,000.00 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.

Benefits

Micron provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; income protection; paid family leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Micron is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace and 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.