About this opportunity
Micron Technology, Inc. lists this Principal Engineer, RET Design opportunity in boise, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
The Advanced Mask Development team within Micron's Technology Development organization delivers reticle solutions that help enable the next generation of memory and storage products. We work at the intersection of advanced lithography, materials science, and precision manufacturing to solve complex patterning challenges. If you enjoy collaborating with technical experts, driving innovation, and making a direct impact on product quality and technology advancement, you'll find exciting opportunities here!
As a Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) Engineer, you will help develop and optimize RET and Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) solutions that enable high-fidelity wafer patterning for advanced memory technologies. Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for Principal, MTS, or SMTS-level roles. This position partners closely with teams across technology development and manufacturing to improve reticle solutions, enhance tapeout methodologies, and solve critical patterning challenges that support Micron's technology roadmap.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement RET and OPC solutions to improve pattern fidelity, manufacturability, and yield
Optimize lithography methodologies, software capabilities, and tapeout processes to improve performance and efficiency
Analyze patterning issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions across R&D and manufacturing environments
Lead complex mask development and lithography optimization projects while collaborating across engineering teams
Mentor engineers and promote technical best practices, knowledge sharing, and AI-enabled engineering approaches
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 6+ years of experience in RET, OPC, lithography, or mask development
Experience developing and applying RET and OPC methodologies for semiconductor patterning challenges
Strong understanding of EUV lithography, optics, diffraction, resist behavior, and advanced patterning techniques
Experience with lithography simulation tools such as Sentaurus Litho, ProLith, or similar platforms
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Experience with EDA tools such as Synopsys, Siemens, Cadence, Brion, or similar platforms for OPC modeling and lithography simulation
Programming or scripting experience with Python, Perl, TCL, C, or C++
Semiconductor process development or manufacturing experience
Experience mentoring engineers and supporting technical growth and development of team members
Benefits:
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 micron.com/careers/benefits.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Micron 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.
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
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Worksite address
boise, ID, 83708, US
Who can apply
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