Lead Cell Engineer – R&D Cell Technology

Micron • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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 Lead Cell Engineer in the R&D DRAM Device and Cell Technology Group at Micron, you will play a critical technical leadership role in advancing future DRAM scaling in an industry leading 300mm R&D facility. You will lead the cell development including but not limited to improving cell performance, electrical characterization, modeling, and reliability at single cell and array level. You will define and own key electrical specifications, guide experimental strategy, and influence process, material, and design decisions through deep device physics expertise. You are expected to act as a technical authority within the team, mentoring engineers and collaborating extensively with material, process integration, design, modeling, characterization, and product organizations to shape technology roadmaps and resolve complex cross disciplinary challenges. This is a highly collaborative, high impact role for a technologist ready to lead innovation in advanced memory devices! Are you ready for the challenge?

Requirements

• In-depth expertise in mainstream memory technologies (DRAM, NAND, NOR, SRAM) gained through significant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cell development, array characterization , failure analysis, and bench‑level debug to identify failure modes and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong command of semiconductor device physics , including CMOS, BJTs, diodes, and advanced memory device concepts.
• Broad understanding of both Process development and Integration as they relate to memory technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, DOE, and statistical methods (e.g., JMP, Python) with the ability to translate data into technical direction.
• MS with 5+ years of relevant industry experience or PhD with significant hands‑on research experience , or equivalent experience, in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership in problem solving, technical decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration .
• Experience providing regular technical and project status updates to team members and management.
• Track record of effectively collaborating with process, modeling, design, and process integration teams to address cell deficiencies and drive technology improvement roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of cell technology for DRAM memory cell, and drive the definition of electrical specifications to meet performance and reliability of the memory cell.
• Own and guide electrical characterization strategies for memory arrays, including modeling of cell and access device interaction to identify and prioritize opportunities for performance and reliability improvement.
• Provide technical leadership in the definition and optimization of cell materials and process flows , partnering closely with process integration and process development teams.
• Develop and apply physical and electrical models to identify fundamental performance and yield‑limiting mechanisms in advanced DRAM technologies using rigorous statistical analysis of fab and experimental data.
• Lead analysis and correlation of in‑line, probe, parametric, and back‑end data to drive actionable insights and technology decisions.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments, stress tests, and reliability studies to evaluate memory cell and access device capabilities, margins, and long-term reliability.
• Influence memory management and ECC strategies in collaboration with design and product teams to improve product quality and reliability for current and future DRAM generations.
• Mentor and technically guide junior level engineers, setting standards for data analysis, modeling, and experimental execution.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees