As an EUV Lithography Process Development Engineer at Micron, you'll lead pathfinding for lithography technologies, develop processes, collaborate with teams, and support manufacturing requirements.
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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.
Our Lithography Pathfinding team is exploring the next generation of semiconductor patterning technologies that will shape future memory solutions. We work closely with technology development, manufacturing, suppliers, and industry partners to evaluate emerging lithography capabilities and prepare for successful implementation at scale. If you are excited by ground breaking innovation and collaborative problem solving, we would love to hear from you!
As a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer, you will evaluate advanced patterning technologies including EUV and High NA EUV for next-generation memory products. You will play a key role in developing new lithography processes, influencing technology roadmaps, and enabling successful transitions from pathfinding to manufacturing. This position offers opportunities to collaborate across organizations and travel to support early High NA EUV development activities.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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 .
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.
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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
Our Lithography Pathfinding team is exploring the next generation of semiconductor patterning technologies that will shape future memory solutions. We work closely with technology development, manufacturing, suppliers, and industry partners to evaluate emerging lithography capabilities and prepare for successful implementation at scale. If you are excited by ground breaking innovation and collaborative problem solving, we would love to hear from you!
As a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer, you will evaluate advanced patterning technologies including EUV and High NA EUV for next-generation memory products. You will play a key role in developing new lithography processes, influencing technology roadmaps, and enabling successful transitions from pathfinding to manufacturing. This position offers opportunities to collaborate across organizations and travel to support early High NA EUV development activities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in pathfinding activities for advanced lithography technologies, including 193nm immersion, EUV, and High NA EUV
- Develop and optimize EUV lithography processes in a technology development environment to meet future manufacturing requirements
- Collaborate with process integration, manufacturing, defect inspection, and mask engineering teams to drive process readiness and transfer strategies
- Support development of inspection methodologies and defect reduction strategies for EUV mask technologies
- Travel as needed, approximately once per month, to support High NA EUV development and learning activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 3+ years of semiconductor industry experience, or B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field with 10+ years of semiconductor process experience focused on photolithography
- Understanding of EUV lithography and its differences from deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography
- Knowledge of 193nm immersion multiple patterning techniques, including LELE and SAQP
- Experience or knowledge of photolithography optics and patterning fundamentals
- Ability to collaborate across technical teams and communicate complex concepts effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on industry experience with High NA EUV in a pathfinding or technology development environment
- Experience with photolithography simulation software such as PROLITH or S-Litho
- Strong statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and data analysis skills
- Experience using JMP, Python, or similar data analysis tools
- Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives
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 .
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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