Pathfinding Device Integration Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Pathfinding Device Integration Engineer to drive early-stage technology development by connecting device physics, materials science, and process integration.

You will evaluate emerging device concepts, develop experimental strategies, and generate data-driven insights that influence future technology decisions. Your work will advance device scaling, performance, and manufacturability across Micron’s long-term roadmap, collaborating with design, modeling,

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration.
• Demonstrated innovation through patents, publications, or technology development contributions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate novel device concepts, material systems, and integration schemes to enable future technology scaling and performance improvements.
• Lead process integration efforts by aligning materials and process flows into actionable technology solutions.
• Design and implement experiments in the R&D fab to optimize device performance and manufacturability.
• Analyze inline, parametric, and probe data to identify operating mechanisms, variability drivers, and process opportunities.
• Collaborate with modeling, characterization, reliability, and device teams to assess technology trade-offs and communicate recommendations.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

Process integration

Analytical problem-solving

Technical communication

AI-assisted analytics

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics

Tools

TCAD

Physics-based modeling

Statistical analysis tools

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.

We are part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, where advanced ideas become manufacturable technologies. Our team works at the groundbreaking of memory innovation, partnering across design, integration, modeling, and characterization to define the next generation of memory solutions. We thrive on solving complex technical challenges and turning breakthrough concepts into scalable technologies that shape Micron’s future.

As a Pathfinding Device Integration Engineer, you will help drive early-stage technology development by connecting device physics, materials science, and process integration. In this role, you will evaluate emerging device concepts, develop experimental strategies, and generate data-driven insights that influence future technology decisions. Your work will play a key role in advancing device scaling, performance, and manufacturability across Micron’s long-term roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate novel device concepts, material systems, and integration schemes to enable future technology scaling and performance improvements
• Lead process integration efforts by aligning materials and process flows into actionable technology solutions
• Design and implement experiments in the R&D fab to optimize device performance and manufacturability
• Analyze inline, parametric, and probe data to identify operating mechanisms, variability drivers, and process opportunities
• Collaborate with modeling, characterization, reliability, and device teams to assess technology trade-offs and communicate recommendations

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration
• Demonstrated innovation through patents, publications, or technology development contributions
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced semiconductor nodes or emerging device architectures
• Working knowledge of semiconductor processing, device architecture, or materials characterization techniques
• Familiarity with TCAD, physics-based modeling, and statistical analysis tools
• Experience working in semiconductor R&D, technology pathfinding, or early-stage development environments
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

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. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.