Micron
Principal Engineer Photolithography DRAM Process Development (Evergreen)
Boise, ID - Main Site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of semiconductor experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years in photolithography with an MS/PhD.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field; alternatively, MS/PhD with the stated experience.
About the job
Leads photolithography process development for next-generation DRAM, from process concepts through manufacturable solutions and transfer to production fabs.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize photo processes to meet device requirements while reducing cost and variability.
- Lead a lithography module and collaborate with integration, unit process, vendors, and equipment and materials partners.
- Analyze failures, improve processes using root-cause analysis and DOE, document results, and drive production transfer.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field and 7+ years of semiconductor experience, or MS/PhD with 6+ years in photolithography.
- Deep knowledge of imaging fundamentals, track, overlay, reticles, OPC, and scanner systems.
- Hands-on experience developing and characterizing lithography processes and overlay margins.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver on commitments.
Nice to have
- Experience in R&D environments and pilot line to production transfer.
- Proficiency in data analysis and scripting; familiarity with data science, programming, and GenAI tools.
Tools
365nm, 248nm, 193i, EUV, DOE, OPC
AI focus
Familiarity with data science, programming, and GenAI tools is preferred; the posting does not describe AI development as a job duty.
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