Photolithography Process Development Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Benefits guide

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Sr. Engineer in photo process development to join a ground-breaking DRAM lithography team.

You will own the process roadmap and collaborate with process integration and other fabrication areas to meet program and yield goals. You will work on manufacturing-friendly lithography innovations and use data analysis and/or machine learning to troubleshoot and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years industry experience.
• Master’s with 5+ years experience.
• Bachelor’s with 7+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a module within next generation storage device.
• Develop manufacturing-friendly photolithography processes for 365/248/193nm lithography.
• Engage with vendors on new lithography solutions.
• Innovate design and lithography techniques for future memory devices.
• Review literature for IP opportunities and file disclosures.
• Use data analysis or ML to identify root causes from process data.
• Document plans, status, and results in reports and presentations.

Skills

Photolithography

Data analysis

Machine learning

Experimental design

Communication

Education

PhD + 3+ yrs

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.

As a Sr. Engineer in photo process development, you will be a part of ground-breaking Sophisticated DRAM research & development photolithography team. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension with next generation DRAM. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Dry Etch & CMP. You will work on innovative and outstanding lithography scanners & own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals.

In this role, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a particular module within next generation storage device.
• Develop new, manufacturing friendly photolithography processes that enable the physical and electrical architecture with lithography technology, including 365, 248, and 193 immersion lithography.
• Engage with equipment/material vendors on new solutions to overcome process challenges.
• Innovate new design, layout, and photolithography techniques to open a solution space for building future generations of memory devices.
• Review all types of literature to identify potential intellectual properties (IP) opportunities and file disclosures.
• Use data analysis, and/or machine learning to identify root cause by correlating device failure with process conditions. Data may include critical dimension, registration, cross section, etc.
• Document and communicate plans, status, and results of projects in written reports and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Photolithography experience!
• Strong skills for research and development, and ability to build manufacturing-friendly technologies.
• Understanding optics to include the principles and application of immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging.
• Experience with chemical process specific to lithography, including materials for 365, 248, and 193nm lithography.
• Understanding of material properties and characterization techniques of lithography.
• Ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment, as well as independently with strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

Required Education:

• PhD and 3 years of relevant industry experience, OR a Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant industry experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data science and programming experience/coursework are strongly preferred.
• Coursework or experience in photolithography and semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with photolithography simulation software is a plus.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits:

• 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.