What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Photolithography DRAM position at Micron Technology?
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Position Overview
The Director of Photolithography DRAM at Micron Technology, based in Boise, oversees the strategic direction, innovation, and execution within the DRAM photolithography function. This leader drives department vision, program excellence, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring Micron’s technology leadership and operational effectiveness on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
Department Vision & Program Leadership
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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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
Position Overview
The Director of Photolithography DRAM at Micron Technology, based in Boise, oversees the strategic direction, innovation, and execution within the DRAM photolithography function. This leader drives department vision, program excellence, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring Micron’s technology leadership and operational effectiveness on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
Department Vision & Program Leadership
- Develop and implement a clear vision and executable strategies aligned with corporate objectives for the photolithography DRAM function.
- Initiate and lead program-level improvements to optimize performance (P2P) and speed time to market.
- Drive cross-functional teams to resolve complex, high-impact program challenges and plan worldwide technology deployments.
- Establish and manage sub-function budgets, ensuring responsible financial stewardship.
- Contribute to setting departmental objectives, technical solutions, and evaluating long-term impacts of new corporate initiatives.
- Foster an innovation-driven culture and align area and vendor roadmaps with Micron’s technology vision.
- Drive area projects to meet Lithography Area technical requirements for each new DRAM technology node.
- Deliver unique intellectual property, integrating new technologies for competitive differentiation.
- Lead ESLT strategy and discussions with vendors and suppliers for photolithography advancements.
- Serve as principal contact and technical leader in vendor relationships, identifying cross-area synergies for module-level solutions.
- Drive vendor roadmap to meet Micron product requirements and Best-In-Class performance.
- Work closely with PD, PI, Operations, Manufacturing, Vendors, and Engineering to optimize processes and resources.
- Build relationships with site leadership across manufacturing and engineering networks to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Make strategic and operational decisions with impact across multiple sites and geographies.
- Balance immediate operational priorities with the long-term strategic direction of the company.
- Shape people programs and drive organizational change, influencing within and beyond own team.
- Mentor and develop technical and leadership talent; focus on team morale, DEI, succession planning, and technical depth.
- Attract and retain top global technology talent through performance management and leadership development initiatives.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
- Greater than 10 years in semiconductor manufacturing, with deep knowledge of photolithography and DRAM technology.
- Proven ability to lead large technical teams, manage budgets, and deliver global-scale programs.
- Expertise in vendor management, technology roadmaps, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with talent management and People initiatives.
- Visionary leadership with foresight into future technology trends.
- Advanced problem-solving and project management skills.
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Global mindset and cultural awareness.
- Lead cutting-edge DRAM photolithography at a semiconductor industry leader.
- Work in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.
- Strong commitment to professional development and career growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
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.
Micron 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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.