About the role
AI summarisedSenior Photolithography Process Development Engineer in Micron's R&D/Technology Development group, responsible for developing photolithography processes for advanced NAND memory devices. The role involves material evaluations, reticle/OPC development, process window analysis, overlay optimization, and working with cross-functional teams to transfer technologies to manufacturing.
IDMFull-timeSTPG
Key Responsibilities
- Document procedures, transfer developed processes, and communicate results with senior management team and manufacturing partners
- Work jointly with equipment vendors to improve equipment design, test new equipment, and drive process improvements by working with vendors
- Optimize cell yield improvement, failure analysis, and device performance through process techniques
- Document and communicate plans, status, and results of R&D projects in written reports and presentations, including the analysis and interpretation of data
- Review all types of literature to identify potential intellectual properties (IP) opportunities and file disclosures
- Drive R&D Photolithography Process technology roadmap
Requirements
- Understanding of optics including the principles and application of immersion lithography, polarized illumination, and low k1 imaging
- Experience with chemical process specific to lithography, including materials for 365, 248, and 193nm lithography
- Experience with lithography simulation software and application to low k1 imaging
- Experience with material properties and characterization techniques of lithography
- Strong interest in research and development and ability to create production-worthy technologies
- Understanding or familiarity of architectural structure of Micron's memory products, semiconductor process flows and steps
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
- Proficient in statistics, data analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Ph.D. in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or area of study relevant to Lithography. Qualified candidate with at least 3 years of experience will be considered.