EUV Mask Technology R&D Engineer

Job Title

EUV Mask Technology R&D Engineer

Role Summary

Join Micron’s Mask Technology Center (MTC) R&D team to develop materials, films, and processes enabling next‑generation EUV lithography and High‑NA EUV readiness. Work across materials science, lithography, OPC, and manufacturing teams to translate lithography requirements into manufacturable mask solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level engineer. The posting requests at least 2+ years of relevant semiconductor manufacturing, process development, or equivalent academic research experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include hands-on R&D, process development, and cross-functional transition to manufacturing:

• Develop EUV mask blank materials and processes: film stack design, deposition, etch, clean, and patterning quality.
• Advance High‑NA EUV readiness through material selection, mask design, stitching, lithography performance optimization, and lifetime improvement.
• Translate lithography requirements into manufacturable mask solutions in collaboration with OPC, design, and lithography teams.
• Perform data‑driven R&D using DOE and fundamental analysis to improve yield, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and suppliers to transition new technologies into FEOL process engineering.

Requirements

Must-have experience and skills; preferred items listed separately.

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, or equivalent academic research focused on semiconductor technologies.
• Hands-on experience with film deposition, etch, cleaning, patterning, and process qualification for mask or wafer technology.
• Ability to design and analyze experiments (DOE) and apply data-driven methods to improve yield and reliability.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop and transition tools/processes.
• Nice-to-have: experience with actinic mask inspection, defect printability analysis, mask repair, lithography simulation/OPC, and knowledge of mask-to-wafer correlation and pattern transfer fidelity.

Education Requirements

MS or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent academic research or practical experience in semiconductor technologies is acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.