Micron Technology
Semiconductor
PrincipalEUVMaskTechnologyR&DEngineer
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“Principal EUV Mask Technology R&D Engineer at Micron Technology. Skills: EUV mask technology, High-NA EUV, Mask materials, Process development. Lead R&D for next-generation EUV mask materials and. Drive readiness for High-NA EUV manufacturing”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve yield, reliability, and manufacturability
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Fundamental analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MS or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field, Hands-on experience with EUV mask technology, thin films, materials, or process characterization, problem-solving skills and demonstrated innovation in semiconductor manufacturing, Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across R&D, manufacturing, and supplier teams
Nice to Have
Experience with High-NA 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
What You'll Do.
Lead R&D for next-generation EUV mask materials and
Drive readiness for High-NA EUV manufacturing
Guide roadmap strategy
Partner with engineering teams and suppliers
Develop solutions translating lithography requirements into manufacturable mask
Lead development of EUV mask blank materials and
Drive High-NA EUV readiness through material selection
Translate lithography requirements into manufacturable mask solutions
Lead data-driven R&D using DOE and fundamental analysis
Transition developed technologies to FEOL process engineering teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with world-class engineering teams; Partner with suppliers; Partnership with OPC, design, and lithography teams
Communication Scope
Communicate technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
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. At Micron’s Mask Technology Center (MTC), we develop the materials, films, and processes that enable next‑generation EUV lithography. We collaborate across materials science, lithography, OPC, and high‑volume manufacturing to solve some of the most exciting challenges in advanced DRAM scaling. We are a hands‑on, innovative team working on technology that shapes the future of High‑NA EUV. In this role, you will lead R&D for next‑generation EUV mask materials and processes, driving readiness for High‑NA EUV manufacturing. You will guide roadmap strategy, partner with world‑class 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 High‑NA 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 data‑driven 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 * Hands‑on experience with EUV mask technology, thin films, materials, or process characterization * Strong problem‑solving skills and demonstrated innovation in semiconductor manufacturing * Ability to comm
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