Principal Photonics Integration Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Photonics Integration Engineer to drive silicon photonics development and heterogeneous integration across advanced packaging.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to move concepts from research to manufacturing readiness while applying AI tools to accelerate decisions. The role requires a PhD or equivalent experience with 3+ years in industry, strong program leadership, and a track record of successful multi-functional projects in photonics and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience focused on photonics, materials, or semiconductor engineering.
• Experience in silicon photonics integration within semiconductor development/manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in DOE, statistics, and process characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize end-to-end process integration flows for silicon photonics from concept to manufacturing readiness.
• Lead integration and process development for photonic devices, optical interconnects, packaging, and heterogeneous integration architectures.
• Drive DOE execution, yield improvement, defect reduction, and root cause investigations across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with design, device, packaging, manufacturing, and suppliers to support tapeouts and technology transfers.
• Lead technical programs and AI-enabled initiatives to improve development efficiency and product performance.

Skills

Photonic integration experience

DOE methodology

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS or related with 5+ years experience

Tools

AI-enabled engineering tools

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 seeking experienced engineers for Principal, MTS, and SMTS roles. The level at which candidates are hired will be determined by their years of experience, demonstrated technical depth, and overall qualifications.

Principal Photonics Integration Engineer

The Advanced Packaging Technology Development (APTD) team is shaping the future of memory, storage, and photonics technologies that power AI, high-performance computing, and next-generation data infrastructure. We collaborate across research, device, process, packaging, and manufacturing organizations to develop innovative solutions that move quickly from concept to production. Join a team where technical challenges are complex, innovation is constant, and your work will directly influence Micron's technology roadmap.

As a Principal Photonics Integration Engineer, you will lead the development and integration of silicon photonics and heterogeneous integration technologies that enable high-performance optical connectivity solutions. This role combines process integration, advanced packaging, device development, and program leadership to bring new technologies from concept through manufacturing readiness. You will work across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges while employing AI-enabled engineering tools to accelerate development and improve decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize end-to-end process integration flows for silicon photonics technologies from concept through manufacturing readiness
• Lead integration and process development for photonic devices, optical interconnects, advanced packaging solutions, and heterogeneous integration architectures
• Drive process characterization, DOE execution, yield improvement, defect reduction, root cause investigations, and process optimization activities
• Partner with design, device, packaging, manufacturing, and supplier teams to support design rule development, tapeouts, and technology transfers
• Lead technical programs, technology roadmaps, and AI-enabled engineering initiatives that improve development efficiency and product performance

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Photonics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required along with over 3 years of applicable industry experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree or comparable experience with more than 5 years of relevant industry background is acceptable. Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and upwards of 7 years in the industry will also be considered.
• Experience integrating silicon photonics processes in semiconductor development or manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process integration, wafer fabrication, process characterization, DOE methodology, and statistical analysis
• Experience with process flow architecture, device integration, design rule development, and tape out execution
• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional technical projects and using data-driven approaches to solve sophisticated engineering challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with silicon photonics, III-V semiconductor technologies, and heterogeneous integration platforms
• Experience with advanced packaging technologies including hybrid bonding, wafer bonding, optical interposers, co-packaged optics, and optical packaging
• Knowledge of optical interconnect technologies for datacenter, networking, AI accelerator, HPC, or memory applications
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, or workflow automation to engineering and manufacturing challenges
• Strong communication, program leadership, and project management skills with the ability to influence technical and business collaborators across organizations

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Engineer 5 - Semiconductor Process Eng MTS

Relocation Level:

Relocation Level: TBD

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• 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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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