Principal Engineer, Adv DRAM PI

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.

We are part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, where advanced ideas become manufacturable technologies.

You will lead a group of world‑class engineers in our industry‑leading R&D facility, focusing on the performance and manufacturability of next‑generation 3D DRAM. This role bridges the gap between device physics, materials science, and process integration to solve complex scaling, performance, and power challenges. Join an inclusive team where your expertise will fuel innovation in artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

• Lead technology development and a team of engineers to enable the first vertically stacked dynamic RAM, focusing on charge storage devices and thin‑film transistors.
• Optimize process flows and develop creative solutions to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams, including build, probe, and yield improvement, to resolve complex performance issues.
• Design and execute experiments in the R&D fab to evaluate and optimize process, equipment, and material changes.
• Analyze inline, parametric, and probe data to diagnose failure mechanisms using 8D, FMEA, or SPC methodologies.
• Communicate sophisticated technical findings and drive the team to implement actionable solutions.

• MS or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor process integration or development.
• Strong functional knowledge of semiconductor device physics and materials science.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading cross‑functional technical teams.

• Detailed knowledge of mainstream memory technologies (DRAM, NAND).
• Experience handling advanced‑node projects complemented by a clear vision for team leadership.
• Expertise in meticulous experiment build and theoretical/statistical data analysis.

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

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