Staff Engineer, Photo DRAM

Job Title

Staff Engineer, Photo DRAM

Role Summary

Senior process engineer responsible for EUV lithography process development, optimization, and sustainment for advanced DRAM technology nodes in a manufacturing environment. The role partners with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver stable, high-yield EUV patterning performance.

Works independently as a technical contributor, driving end-to-end process solutions, root-cause analyses, and data-driven process improvements that enable manufacturability and yield targets.

Experience Level

Senior — Staff-level technical contributor. Prior experience in semiconductor lithography/process development is expected.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing and stabilizing EUV lithography processes and collaborating across engineering and supplier teams to address yield and patterning challenges.

• Lead EUV lithography process development and sustainment for advanced nodes in a manufacturing setting.
• Innovate design, layout, and photolithography approaches; review literature and identify IP opportunities.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve CDU, overlay, stochastic, and defectivity issues impacting yield and performance.
• Develop and optimize process windows, scanner jobs, and metrology strategies to meet manufacturability targets.
• Partner with equipment, metrology, materials, etch, and integration teams to deliver robust processes.
• Evaluate and qualify technologies from external partners and suppliers (scanner, mask, resist, ecosystem vendors).
• Analyze large datasets using data-driven methods and translate results into actionable process improvements.
• Document and communicate technical results clearly to engineering peers, leadership, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Core technical skills and professional attributes required or desirable for success in the role.

• Must-have: Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex process problems using structured, data-driven approaches.
• Must-have: Strong verbal and written communication and project management skills; ability to work effectively across disciplines and organizations.
• Must-have: Practical experience in semiconductor lithography/process engineering (experience level implied by senior role).
• Nice-to-have: Deep EUV-specific expertise, including CDU/overlay modeling, stochastic optimization, or defect mitigation strategies.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with data analysis and ML tools (Python, JMP, Excel, statistical workflows).
• Nice-to-have: Experience collaborating with external research institutes or equipment/material suppliers; resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Education Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in semiconductor lithography process engineering, OR MS/PhD in the same fields with 3+ years in semiconductor lithography process engineering.

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.