Advanced DRAM Lithography Engineer

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Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and innovative DRAM EUV Lithography Engineer to drive advanced DRAM technology research and development. This role is critical to enabling next-generation memory technologies through the development of leading-edge lithography solutions, including 0.33 NA and High-NAEUV lithography
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The successful candidate will develop novel lithography processes that enable future DRAM physical and electrical architecture. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams spanning process, integration, metrology, and device engineering, while partnering with equipment and materials suppliers to overcome emerging technology challenges.

The ideal candidate is a technical leader in DRAM patterning and EUV lithography with demonstrated expertise through industry experience, technical leadership, patents, publications, or significant project accomplishments. This role requires both strategic vision and hands‑on technical execution to define and implement lithography solutions from concept through implementation

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of lithography experience, including EUV lithography and DRAM technology development experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced semiconductor patterning and process development.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor lithography fundamentals and process integration.
• Experience solving complex technical challenges through root‑cause analysis and model‑based approaches.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑functional projects and communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

• 8+ years of DRAM technology development experience.
• 8+ years of EUV lithography experience.
• 5+ years developing or influencing lithography roadmaps for DRAM technologies.
• Advanced understanding of photoresists, under layers, pattern transfer, and materials interactions.
• Experience with computational lithography and lithography modeling.
• Strong publication, patent, or industry‑recognized technical achievement record.
• Test vehicle and/or mask layout design experience.
• Computational lithography experience
• Experience with process transfer and yield improvement

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