Senior/Staff Engineer, Process Development - Photolithography, NAND

About the role

Micron is hiring a Senior/Staff Engineer for its Process Development team in photolithography, focused on NAND memory. The role leads the development and optimization of photolithography processes to meet yield, quality and performance targets for advanced technology nodes, and works closely with global R&D teams, manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of photolithography processes to achieve yield, quality and performance targets for advanced technology nodes.
• Define and convert future device requirements into reliable process specifications and equipment roadmaps.
• Drive early adoption of innovative process and equipment solutions to improve margin and manufacturability.
• Identify and integrate new technologies into production flows.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams and manufacturing sites to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Partner with suppliers to accelerate breakthrough solutions and maintain strategic vendor relationships.
• Implement advanced process control using statistical tools, DOE and simulation software.
• Conduct material evaluations, reticle/layout/OPC development, process window analysis and overlay optimization.
• Develop intellectual property through patents and publications, provide technical mentorship and guide technology strategy.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or a related field with at least 3 years in semiconductor photolithography process development, or
• Masters degree in one of those fields with at least 5 years in semiconductor photolithography process development.
• Proven track record in defining and delivering photolithography process and equipment roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor process flows and memory architecture.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in optics, immersion lithography, polarized illumination and low k1 imaging.
• Lithography simulation tools, material characterization and statistical analysis.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with advanced lithography materials (365nm, 248nm, 193nm) and EUV processes, and with innovative photolithography equipment and metrology tools.
• Preferred: experience managing cross-functional projects and directing technology strategy.