Photo MDE Principal Lead Engineer

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, driving next-generation DRAM through advanced photolithography process development. Our team operates at the center of innovation, enabling rapid learning cycles and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, 24/7 development environment. We value strong execution, collaboration, and building future technical leaders! This role combines people leadership, operations ownership, and deep photolithography expertise. You will lead a team across shifts, guide development execution, and remove barriers to accelerate technology learning. The position offers strong ownership, visibility, and direct impact on Micron’s technology roadmap.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal