Senior Engineer - Photolithography, Process Development

Job Title

Senior Engineer - Photolithography, Process Development

Role Summary

Hands-on engineer responsible for photolithography process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and yield improvement for advanced memory technologies. Works on experimental execution, data analysis, and integration learning under guidance from senior technical leaders and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level. See Education Requirements for degree and years-of-experience guidance tied to educational attainment.

Responsibilities

Execute experiments, analyze results, and improve photolithography processes to meet yield, quality, and performance targets. Collaborate with integration and yield teams and document technical findings.

• Plan and run photolithography process development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
• Design and analyze DOE, apply SPC, and perform statistical analysis to characterize process behavior.
• Conduct material evaluations, defect learning, overlay analysis, and process window characterization.
• Support integration learning during development and early manufacturing ramps.
• Collaborate with integration, etch, metrology, and yield engineering teams to drive improvements.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and learnings in technical reports and presentations.
• Support technology transfer activities under direction of senior engineers.
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work responsibly to improve efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing process enhancements.

Requirements

Must-have technical and interpersonal skills required to perform the role effectively. Preferred items indicate added value but are not mandatory.

• Must-have technical: Strong fundamentals in photolithography optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging; proficiency with lithography simulation tools, material characterization methods, DOE, SPC, and basic statistical data analysis.
• Must-have practical abilities: Hands-on experimentation and troubleshooting; ability to translate experimental data into actionable process changes and improvement plans.
• Must-have soft skills: Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, clear technical communication, and experience in managing technical projects or programs.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Exposure to advanced lithography wavelengths (193nm, 248nm, 365nm) and EUV processes; hands-on experience with advanced photolithography equipment and metrology tools.

Education Requirements

PhD in a relevant field, or Master’s degree with ≥3 years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with ≥5 years relevant experience. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines. The role expects foundational experience in semiconductor photolithography process development; equivalent practical experience consistent with the degree/years guidance may be considered.

Micron Technology is a global manufacturer of memory and storage devices.

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.