Principal EUV Mask Technology R&D Engineer

Micron

Job Location:

Boise, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence inspiring the world to learn communicate and advance faster than ever.

At Microns Mask Technology Center (MTC) we develop the materials films and processes that enable nextgeneration EUV lithography. We collaborate across materials science lithography OPC and highvolume manufacturing to solve some of the most exciting challenges in advanced DRAM scaling. We are a handson innovative team working on technology that shapes the future of HighNA EUV.

In this role you will lead R&D for nextgeneration EUV mask materials and processes driving readiness for HighNA EUV manufacturing. You will guide roadmap strategy partner with worldclass engineering teams and suppliers and develop solutions that translate complex lithography requirements into manufacturable reliable mask technologies.

Responsibilities:

Lead development of EUV mask blank materials and mask processes including film stack design deposition etch clean and patterning quality
Drive HighNA EUV readiness through material selection mask design stitching lithography performance and lifetime improvement
Translate lithography requirements into manufacturable mask solutions in partnership with OPC design and lithography teams
Lead datadriven R&D using DOE and fundamental analysis to improve yield reliability and manufacturability
Mentor engineers and transition developed technologies to FEOL process engineering teams

Minimum Qualifications:

MS or PhD in Materials Science Physics Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related field
Handson experience with EUV mask technology thin films materials or process characterization
Strong problemsolving skills and demonstrated innovation in semiconductor manufacturing
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across R&D manufacturing and supplier teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with HighNA EUV mask characterization or mask reliability
Background in mask material analysis film stack simulation or mask lifetime improvement
Experience collaborating with equipment or blank suppliers on advanced technology development
Familiarity with roadmap planning or defining tool/process capability requirements

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury and paid family leave. Additionally Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available please see the Benefits Guide posted on is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin citizenship status disability protected veteran status gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

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Required Experience:

Staff IC

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence inspiring the world to learn communicate and advance faster than ever.A...