{"id":3536389,"url":"https://alion.io/job/micron-technology-dram-pathfinding-process-integration-engineer","title":"DRAM Pathfinding & Process Integration Engineer","company":{"id":37,"name":"Micron Technology","domain":"micron.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/micron-technology","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":88,"open_postings":666,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.456,"repost_share":0.008,"time_to_fill_p50_days":50,"computed_at":"2026-11-03T05:54:40Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Albany, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":129000,"max_usd":238000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1517},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"EUV","optional":false},{"name":"Photolithography","optional":false},{"name":"Plasma Etch","optional":false},{"name":"JMP","optional":true},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"SQL","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-30T17:44:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-30","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T18:44:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\nMicron 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.\nJoin the DRAM Technology Development team at Micron to influence the future of memory technology. Based at the NY CREATES Albany NanoTech Complex, we create breakthrough innovations that drive future DRAM scaling! Our work involves sophisticated patterning, novel materials, new device architectures, and High-NA EUV lithography.\nYou will work with leading equipment suppliers, research institutions, and Micron’s global development teams to solve difficult semiconductor technology problems and guide the strategic direction of memory technology!\nPosition Summary\nAs a DRAM Pathfinding & Process Integration Engineer, you will lead early-phase technology investigation and process integration for next-generation DRAM architectures.\nYou will define structural, electrical, and manufacturability requirements for future memory technologies and translate these requirements into coordinated process solutions. Collaborating with device engineering, lithography, dry etch, thin films, CMP, metrology, modeling, and manufacturing teams, you will assess technology options, speed up learning, and lower technical risk before concepts move into formal development programs.\nWe partner with NY CREATES and strategic ecosystem collaborators to assess new process technologies and build innovative solutions that allow future DRAM scaling beyond standard roadmaps.\nThis role supports the build and deployment of AI-enabled solutions that accelerate engineering learning, improve data interpretation, and enhance technology decision-making.\nResponsibilities\nTechnology Pathfindin g\nLead investigation of upcoming DRAM technology concepts, materials, and process architectures.\nAssess innovative scaling approaches supported by High-NA EUV and sophisticated patterning technologies.\nDevelop learning plans and technology evaluation approaches that speed up development decisions.\nDevelop key knowledge that impacts Micron's future memory technology roadmap.\nAdvanced Process Coordination\nDevelop and integrate novel process flows enabling next-generation DRAM technologies.\nEstablish structural, electrical, reliability, and design-rule criteria for advanced memory architectures.\nLead process improvement efforts across lithography, etch, films, CMP, metrology, and device engineering teams.\nBalance performance, manufacturability, yield, reliability, and cost objectives.\nHigh-NA EUV Development\nPartner with lithography and process development teams to enable future High-NA EUV patterning solutions.\nEvaluate process interactions affecting pattern fidelity, overlay performance, stochastic defectivity, and yield.\nIdentify integration needs for upcoming DRAM scaling approaches.\nWork together with suppliers and research partners to evaluate emerging lithography capabilities.\nData Analytics & Learning Acceleration\nBuild and complete DOE plans and technology learning experiments.\nAnalyze electrical, defectivity, metrology, reliability, and yield data using sophisticated statistical methodologies.\nLeverage AI-assisted analytics and modeling techniques to accelerate process learning.\nCommunicate technical findings, risks, tradeoffs, and strategic recommendations to technical and business leadership.\nEcosystem Teamwork\nWork directly with NY CREATES, equipment suppliers, and strategic research collaborators.\nLead technical discussions involving future technology requirements and capability development.\nSupport joint development activities while safeguarding Micron intellectual property.\nInfluence investment and development priorities through technical leadership.\nTechnology Transfer\nSupport the transition of successful pathfinding concepts into technology development and production.\nDrive alignment between development, integration, and manufacturing organizations.\nDocument critical learning, technical assumptions, risks, and recommendations.\nEnsure strong technology preparedness for upcoming DRAM generations.\nQualifications\nMaster's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of semiconductor industry experience in process integration, process development, device engineering, or advanced R&D.\nStrong understanding of memory technologies including DRAM, NAND, SRAM, and emerging memory architectures.\nExtensive knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration.\nExperience with DOE methodologies, statistical analysis, and technical problem-solving.\nProven track record to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nAI proficiency or AI-enabled ways of working.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPh.D. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related subject area.\nExperience in DRAM technology innovation and advanced memory scaling challenges.\nFamiliarity with EUV and High-NA EUV lithography.\nExperience with technology scouting, process architecture formulation, or advanced process integration.\nExperience working within semiconductor consortia, supplier partnerships, or research teamworks.\nFamiliarity with Python, JMP, SQL, machine learning, and sophisticated analytics tools.\nProven success in leading technical initiatives involving multi-functional teams in fast-paced development environments.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nThe successful candidate will:\nBuild future DRAM technology roadmaps through breakthrough technical learning.\nSpeed up the assessment and incorporation of High-NA EUV and advanced patterning solutions.\nReduce development risk for next-generation memory technologies.\nEnable future DRAM scaling by applying innovative process integration solutions.\nDevelop effective partnerships across Micron, NY CREATES, equipment suppliers, and research partners.\nPlay a key role in advancing Micron's long-term technology leadership strategy.\nAbout the Albany Group\nThe Albany team supports Micron’s High-NA EUV and next-generation memory pathfinding within the NY CREATES research ecosystem. The organization links Micron’s technology-development priorities with the people, tools, operating systems, suppliers, and partner capabilities needed to complete experiments safely, efficiently, and with high-quality learning. This role offers the opportunity to develop the operating foundation for a strategic development site and directly give to Micron’s future DRAM technology roadmap.\nThe US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:\n$159,000.00 - $271,000.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.\nOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. \nPlease note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.\nAs 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 onmicron.com/careers/benefits.\nMicron 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.\nTo learn about yourright to work click here.\nTo learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers\nUS Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at  or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)\nMicron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.\nMicron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.\nAI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. 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