Photo MDE Principal Lead Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Photo MDE Principal Lead Engineer to lead photolithography development, guide a cross-shift team, and own operations to accelerate technology learning.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with integration, process, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality wafer flow and data. Applicants should have a bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in semiconductor process development; experience with scanners, overlay,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent semiconductor experience.
• Experience in photolithography process development and imaging fundamentals.
• Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage execution in a fast-paced, multi-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead photolithography development execution and ensure high-quality wafer flow and data.
• Manage and develop engineers across shifts through coaching and mentoring.
• Drive operational performance including cycle time, tool readiness, and execution efficiency.
• Partner with integration, process, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
• Apply AI-Enabled approaches to improve decision making and development efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collab

Mentoring

AI/LLM workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Scanner tools

Overlay

Imaging systems

Photolithography tools

AI tooling

Job description

Photo MDE Principal Lead Engineer

Micron Technology leads innovation in memory and storage, driving next‑generation DRAM through advanced photolithography process development. This role combines people leadership, operations ownership, and deep photolithography expertise to guide a cross‑shift team, execute development, and accelerate technology learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead photolithography development execution and ensure high‑quality wafer flow and data
• Manage and develop engineers across shifts through coaching and mentoring
• Drive operational performance including cycle time, tool readiness, and execution efficiency
• Partner with integration, process, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
• Apply AI‑Enabled approaches to improve decision making and development efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent semiconductor experience
• Experience in photolithography process development and imaging fundamentals
• Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage execution in a fast‑paced, multi‑team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor process development experience
• Advanced knowledge of scanner tools, overlay, and imaging challenges
• Experience in shift‑based manufacturing or development environments
• Strong mentoring and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience working with LLMs or AI‑Supported engineering workflows

Micron offers benefit programs that help protect income if unable to work, paid family leave, a robust paid time‑off program, and paid holidays. Medical, dental, vision plans are available in all locations.

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.