Albany Photo Lithography Director
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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.
We are part of a collaborative, global Technology Development organization pushing the boundaries of next-generation lithography. At NYCreates, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with industry partners, suppliers, and cross-site Micron teams to explore new patterning technologies and accelerate innovation.
In this role, you will lead High NA EUV initiatives at the NYCreates site and develop a strong engineering team passionate about pathfinding and technology enablement. You’ll play a central part in benchmarking High NA EUV performance, crafting Micron’s roadmap, and driving projects that influence future manufacturing. This position offers broad collaboration, hands-on technical leadership, and meaningful visibility across Micron’s global TD network. This role supports the design and deployment of AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and nurture a group of engineers and technicians supporting High NA EUV activities
- Represent Micron at NYCreates while safeguarding intellectual property
- Coordinate tool time, wafer/reticle/material inventory, and shipping logistics for High NA EUV operations
- Define and guide patterning pathfinding projects and align with process integration teams
- Develop High NA EUV modules collaboratively with Boise, Hiroshima, and other Micron TD locations
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 15+ years semiconductor process experience, or M.S./Ph.D. with 10+ years experience
- 5+ years people-leadership experience with at least 5 direct reports
- Strong understanding of EUV lithography and 193nm immersion multiple-patterning processes (LELE, SAQP)
- Experience with photolithography optics or simulation tools such as Prolith or S-Litho
- Proficiency in statistical data analysis using JMP or Python
- AI proficiency or AI-enabled ways of working
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience defining technical roadmaps and partnering with vendors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level summaries
- Experience collaborating across global development sites and with suppliers
- Background in leading demo or development activities for lithography tools or related process modules
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The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$167,000.00 - $293,000.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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