Pathfinding Device Integration Engineer

Job Title

Pathfinding Device Integration Engineer

Role Summary

Work in Micron’s Technology Development R&D organization to define and advance next-generation memory technologies. The role bridges semiconductor device physics, novel materials, and process integration to develop manufacturable device solutions.

The position focuses on technology pathfinding: designing experiments in an R&D fab, analyzing simulation and silicon data, and driving integration choices that enable future scaling, performance, and reliability.

Experience Level

Senior-level. No specific years of experience stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include designing, validating, and integrating novel device concepts and materials into manufacturable technologies.

• Identify and evaluate novel device concepts to improve future performance and reliability.
• Apply semiconductor device physics to guide technology development and trade-offs.
• Own integration of device concepts and materials into cohesive, manufacturable process flows.
• Design, execute, and iterate experiments in the R&D fab to validate architectures.
• Analyze complex datasets from simulation and silicon to diagnose failures and reduce variability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with modeling, characterization, and manufacturing teams to align roadmaps.
• Communicate technical findings and trade-offs clearly to diverse internal audiences.

Requirements

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

• Must-have: Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and process integration.
• Must-have: Demonstrated innovation (patents, publications, or product-relevant solutions).
• Must-have: Proven analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills; ability to analyze simulation and silicon data.
• Must-have: Experience executing experiments in an R&D fab or equivalent lab environment.
• Must-have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present technical trade-offs.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with advanced semiconductor nodes or non-conventional device architectures.
• Nice-to-have: Working knowledge of TCAD modeling, semiconductor build/architecture concepts, or materials characterization techniques.
• Nice-to-have: Background in technology pathfinding, R&D fab operations, or statistical analysis of materials data.

Education Requirements

PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.

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.