Staff Engineer, Photo DRAM

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Photo DRAM

Role Summary

Senior EUV process engineer supporting development, optimization, and high‑volume manufacturing of next‑generation DRAM memory technologies. The role is a senior individual contributor position that drives end‑to‑end lithography process solutions and partners with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.

Experience Level

Senior-level technical contributor. Candidates typically have substantial industry experience; the posting expects multiple years of hands-on semiconductor lithography process engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead EUV lithography process development and sustainment for advanced nodes in a manufacturing environment.
• Innovate lithography, layout, and photolithography techniques to enable future memory generations; identify IP opportunities and file disclosures.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and resolution of CDU, overlay, stochastic, and defectivity issues affecting yield and performance.
• Develop and optimize process windows, scanner jobs, and metrology strategies to meet performance and manufacturability targets.
• Partner with equipment, metrology, materials, etch, and integration teams to deliver stable, high‑yield processes.
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers (scanner, mask, resist, ecosystem vendors) to evaluate and qualify new technologies.
• Use data‑driven methods to analyze large datasets and convert results into actionable process improvements.
• Document and communicate complex technical results to engineering peers, leadership, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have skills and qualities:

• Proven ability to independently solve complex semiconductor process problems using structured, data‑driven approaches.
• Strong communication and project management skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively across disciplines and organizations.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into process improvements and controls.
• Experience using AI tools to automate workflows and improve engineering productivity.

Nice-to-have:

• Deep hands-on experience with EUV lithography, CDU/overlay modeling, stochastic optimization, or defect mitigation strategies.
• Data science, programming, or machine learning experience applied to process development.
• Experience collaborating with external research institutes, equipment vendors, or materials suppliers.
• Proven resilience and adaptability in dynamic manufacturing environments.

Education Requirements

Posting specifies technical degrees: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related field (typical expectation: >5 years post-degree experience) or an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in those fields (typical expectation: >3 years post-graduate experience). "Related field" language is included.

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.