About the role
AI summarisedAs a Photolithography Staff/Sr Engineer in Process Development for Advanced NAND at Micron, you will lead the development and optimization of photolithography processes for next-generation memory devices. This includes material evaluation, reticle and layout development, OPC, process window and overlay analysis, and collaboration with equipment vendors to drive process improvements. You will also document and transfer processes, analyze data, identify IP opportunities, and support technology transfer to global manufacturing. The role requires deep expertise in lithography optics, simulation, materials, and semiconductor process integration, along with strong R&D and communication skills.
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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)