Sr Engineer, Photo DRAM

micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron is seeking a Photolithography Engineer in its R&D/Technology Development group in Boise, ID. You will lead process module development for memory devices and coordinate with engineers, partners, and vendors to bring unit processes to production readiness.

The role emphasizes immersion lithography, process improvements, manufacturability, and technology transfers to Micron’s worldwide manufacturing network, with a focus on data-driven analysis and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Understanding optics and immersion lithography concepts applicable to device fabrication.
• Experience with lithography materials for 365, 248, and 193nm processes.
• Experience with lithography simulation software and low-k1 imaging applications.
• Knowledge of material properties and characterization techniques for lithography.
• Education: MS/PhD in a relevant engineering field (BS+6 years considered).

Responsibilities

• Align with safety protocols and complete required safety items.
• Document procedures and communicate results with senior management and partners.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to improve design and drive improvements.
• Improve cell yield, perform failure analysis and enhance device performance.
• Reduce cycle time, address capacity issues, and cut costs.
• Document and present plans, status, and results of R&D projects.
• Coordinate across process integration, design, manufacturing, and equipment teams.
• Identify IP opportunities from literature and file disclosures.

Skills

Optics basics

Lithography processes

Low-k1 imaging

Lithography simulations

Material characterization

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical/Materials Engineering or related

BS + 6 years semiconductor processing experience

Job description

As a Photolithography Engineer in Micron's R&D/Technology Development group, you will be responsible for process module development for memory devices, in addition to other photolithography and process integration related activities. In this position, you will work with Micron engineers, technology partners and vendors to develop unit processes that meet device requirements for next-generation semiconductors, integrate processes as part of multi-functional teams and ultimately provide technology transfers to Micron’s worldwide manufacturing network. Additionally, you will address process issues with manufacturing and work on continuous improvements for manufacturability including cycle time, redundancy, and cost. Advanced process development tasks will include: Performing material evaluations; reticle, layout and OPC development; process window analysis; overlay optimization.

Responsibilities

• Align with all safety protocols and finish the required safety items.
• Document procedures, transfer developed processes, and communicate results with senior management team and manufacturing partners.
• Work jointly with equipment vendors to improve equipment design, test new equipment, and drive process improvements by working with vendors.
• Optimize cell yield improvement, failure analysis, and device performance through process techniques.
• Improve cycle time, resolve capacity related issues, and reduce costs.
• Document and communicate plans, status, and results of R&D projects in written reports and presentations, including the analysis and interpretation of data.
• Collaborate across multiple groups including but not limited to: process integration, process areas, design team, manufacturing, and equipment development teams.
• Review all types of literature to identify potential intellectual properties (IP) opportunities and file disclosures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of optics including 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.
• Experience with lithography simulation software and application to low k1 imaging.
• Experience with material properties and characterization techniques of lithography.
• Required Education: MS/PhD 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. (B.S. with 6 years semiconductor processing experience with emphasis on Lithography will also be considered.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong skills for research and development and ability to create production-worthy technologies.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain relations with multi-functional teams and vendors.
• Understanding or familiarity of architectural structure of Micron’s memory products, semiconductor process flows and steps.
• Experience with project management tools and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Proficient in statistics, data analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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.