Photolithography Advanced DRAM Process Development

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This job requisition is for a Photolithography Process Development Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Technology Inc. is a Fortune 500 company and employs over 53,000 workers worldwide, with headquarters in Boise, ID. Micron offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of memory solutions—starting with foundational DRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash memory, extending to SSDs, MCPs, HBM and other memory-based systems. As the only memory fab in the western hemisphere, Micron has been in the industry for over forty-five years and continues to be the only U.S.-based DRAM manufacturer. Micron is one of the most prolific patent applicants in the world with over 60,000 patents granted and growing. As a Photo Process Development Engineer, you will be part of a revolutionary 3D DRAM Technology Development team. The position promises ample opportunity for innovation, collaboration and testing new dimensions in Advanced DRAM. You will work directly with Process Integration and other process areas including Dry Etch, Wet Process, Metals, CVD, Diffusion, and CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class lithography equipment and own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals.

Requirements

• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving.
• Working knowledge in statistics, preferably in statistical process control.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a focus on meeting commitments.
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• BS + 2 years of relevant semiconductor experience. OR MS / PhD in a related field specific to semiconductor R&D

Nice To Haves

• Able to thrive in a research and development environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Data science and programming experience or coursework and familiarity with Using AI tools are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing photo processes to meet the physical & electrical requirements of Micron’s products.
• Optimizing photo processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability.
• Lead a particular module within next generation storage device. Develop new, manufacturing friendly photolithography processes that enable physical and electrical architecture with lithography technology, including 365nm, 248nm, and 193nm immersion lithography.
• Engage with equipment and material vendors on new solutions to overcome process challenges.
• Document and communicate plans, status, and results of projects in written reports and presentations.
• Collaborating with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions.
• Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current materials and hardware and driving vendors for solutions.
• Maintaining a technology development pilot manufacturing line.
• Support process transfer to production facilities (some domestic and/or international travel may be required).

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: Entry Level