Photolithography Advanced DRAM Process Development

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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.
Job 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 365 nm , 248 nm , and 193 nm 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 ).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Education: BS + 2 years of relevant semiconductor experience. OR MS / PhD in a related field specific to semiconductor R&D

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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 .
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