Photo DRAM Sr Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Photolithography Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join its Technology Development organization.

You will develop and integrate lithography processes for next-generation memory technologies, working hands-on with tools, materials, layouts, and data while collaborating with global partners to move innovations from R&D into high-volume manufacturing. The role offers broad technical exposure, opportunities to influence device performance, yield, and

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical or related field; or BS +2 years semiconductor lithography experience.
• Experience in photolithography or semiconductor process development.
• Working knowledge of process characterization, data analysis, and statistics.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate photolithography unit processes for advanced memory technologies.
• Perform material evaluations, reticle/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 tech transfer to manufacturing.
• Leverage AI tools to advance process development.

Skills

Photolithography

Semiconductor processing

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related

BS with 2+ years lithography experience

Tools

OPC tools

Equipment vendors

Data 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.

Micron has an opening for a Photolithography Engineer (Level 2 or 3) at our Boise, Idaho facility.

This position is part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, where advanced ideas become manufacturable technologies. 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. This is where curiosity, experimentation, and impact come together.

As a Photolithography Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and integrating lithography processes that directly shape future memory technologies. You will work hands‑on with tools, materials, layouts, and data, while leveraging Artificial Intelligence and other software, 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 photolithography unit 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
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence tools to advance process development

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 Photolithography and Process Development or B.S. with 2+ years semiconductor processing experience with emphasis on Lithography will also be considered.
• Experience in photolithography or semiconductor process development
• Working knowledge of process characterization, data analysis, and statistical methods
• Ability to collaborate across cross‑functional technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years semiconductor processing experience with emphasis on Lithography
• Experience with advanced lithography techniques, OPC, or overlay optimization
• Familiarity with process integration and high‑volume manufacturing support
• Experience working with semiconductor equipment vendors or R&D environments
• Experience working with Artificial Intelligence tools and related software

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Engineer 2 - Semiconductor Process Engineer 3

Relocation Level: TBD

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