Films Process Development Engineer

Job Title

Films Process Development Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Thin Films team in Technology Development to develop and integrate thin film deposition processes that enable next-generation DRAM, with a focus on EUV patterning films. The role covers early development through transfer to high-volume manufacturing and requires close collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 4+ years of semiconductor materials or process development experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing, characterizing, and scaling thin film processes for EUV-enabled DRAM.

• Develop, optimize, and transfer thin film deposition processes for EUV-enabled DRAM technology.
• Lead process characterization, troubleshooting, and defect reduction using VME and related methods.
• Drive thin film roadmap activities to meet future technology node requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to mature equipment, chemistries, and process solutions.
• Analyze large physical and electrical datasets and provide clear, data-driven recommendations.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Hands-on experience with EUV patterning films (photoresist, hard masks, spacers).
• Experience with ALD, PECVD, PE-ALD, and/or LPCVD deposition processes.
• Experience with process characterization, troubleshooting and defect reduction in semiconductor processes.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and metrics for process maturity.
• Ability to analyze complex physical and electrical datasets and communicate recommendations.
• Effective collaborator with experience working across R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience developing thin films specifically for EUV patterning environments.
• Experience with surface analysis techniques such as XPS, AFM, XRD, or SIMS.
• Experience driving vendor equipment or process roadmaps.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional or global development teams.

Education Requirements

PhD in a related technical field preferred; an MS is acceptable when combined with 4+ years of semiconductor materials or process development experience. Relevant fields include materials science, chemical reaction engineering, thin film physics, or equivalent practical experience.

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.