Micron Technology
Semiconductor
PrincipalEUVMaskBEOLR&DEngineer
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“Principal EUV Mask BEOL R&D Engineer at Micron Technology. Skills: EUV mask BEOL, Lithography simulation, R&D programs. Lead R&D for EUV mask BEOL characterization. Lead R&D for quality enablement”
Industry & Context.
Complex physics; Advanced inspection technologies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, Materials Science, or related field, Experience in EUV or High-NA EUV mask or wafer technology development, Understanding of EUV lithography and mask-to-wafer correlation, Hands-on experience with lithography simulation and mask pattern design, Proven ability to lead sophisticated R&D programs, Communicate across teams and suppliers
Nice to Have
Experience in actinic mask inspection, defect printability, or mask repair, Background in BEOL mask process quality control or production qualification, Experience defining advanced semiconductor tool requirements and roadmap strategy, Familiarity with supplier engagement and early-phase tool development
What You'll Do.
Lead R&D for EUV mask BEOL characterization
Lead R&D for quality enablement
Lead R&D for defect printability rules
Lead R&D for imaging performance
Develop actinic inspection processes
Develop automated defect classification processes
Develop printability assessment processes
Develop metrology processes
Develop defect repair processes
Drive physics-based modeling
Drive lithography simulation
Define tool capability requirements
Lead early supplier engagement
Guide technology selection
Transition developed technologies to BEOL process engineering teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with suppliers; Communicate across teams; Communicate with suppliers; Work with process engineering teams
Process & Methodology
R&D programs
Full Job Description
**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. Our Mask Technology Center (MTC) team is at the forefront of High‑NA EUV innovation. We work on the industry’s toughest lithography and mask challenges and collaborate across fields to define what next‑generation DRAM manufacturing will look like. We take on complex physics, new materials, and advanced inspection technologies—and we have fun doing it! In this role, you will lead development of EUV mask BEOL technologies that enable Micron’s future roadmap. You’ll own high‑visibility R&D programs, partner closely with suppliers, guide technology choices, and drive readiness for High‑NA EUV manufacturing. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for someone who enjoys deep technical exploration, modeling, and mentoring others while shaping long‑term strategy. **Responsibilities:** * Lead R&D for EUV mask BEOL characterization, quality enablement, defect printability rules, and imaging performance * Develop actinic inspection, automated defect classification, printability assessment, metrology, and defect repair processes * Drive physics‑based modeling and lithography simulation to correlate mask properties with wafer performance * Define tool capability requirements, lead early supplier engagement, and guide technology selection * Mentor engineers and transition developed technologies to BEOL process engineering teams **Minimum Qualifications:** * MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, Materials Science, or related field * Experience in EUV or High‑NA EUV mask or wafer technology development * Strong understanding of EUV lithography and mask‑to‑wafer correlation * Hands‑on experience with lithography simulation and mask pattern design * Proven ability to lead sophisticated R&D
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