Pathfinding Device Integration Engineer

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.

• Department Introduction: We are part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, a collaborative R&D environment where curiosity and experimentation drive the next generation of semiconductor devices. Our team works at the intersection of semiconductor fundamentals and materials science to transform innovative concepts into manufacturable reality.
• Position Overview: As a Pathfinding Device Integration Engineer, you will own the definition and advancement of next-generation memory technologies. Your work will have a direct impact on future device scaling by bridging the gap between novel material systems and actionable process flows!

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate novel device concepts to enable future performance and reliability improvements.
• Apply deep semiconductor device physics knowledge to guide technology development and design trade-offs.
• Own the integration of device concepts and materials into cohesive, manufacturable technology solutions.
• Develop and execute experiments in the R&D fab to validate new architectures.
• Analyze complex datasets across simulation and silicon results to optimize failure mechanisms and variability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with modeling, characterization, and compose teams to align technical roadmaps.
• Communicate technical findings and trade-offs clearly to diverse internal audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and process integration.
• Demonstrated record of innovation through patents, publications, or product-relevant solutions.
• Proven analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sophisticated semiconductor nodes or non-conventional device architectures.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor build, architecture, and TCAD modeling.
• Direct experience with materials characterization and statistical analysis.
• Background in technology pathfinding or R&D fab environments.

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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