ID1 Photolithography Process Engineer

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Income protection

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Process Engineer to support lithography for high-volume manufacturing. You will monitor process control plans, SPC signals, defect metrics, and tool health, driving continuous improvement with guidance from senior engineers.

Responsibilities include executing control plans, collaborating with operations and equipment engineering, and applying AI-enabled tools to optimize yield, cost, and cycle time. Travel for onboarding may be required.

Qualifications

• B.S. with 2+ years semiconductor lithography experience or M.S in a related technical field.
• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing execution, including SPC monitoring and response.
• Foundational knowledge of lithography processes, photo materials, and defect mechanisms.
• Ability to follow standard work, analyze data, and document results clearly.
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Execute established control plans and standard work to support stable lithography manufacturing.
• Monitor SPC, metrology, defect, and tool health indicators and advance risks appropriately.
• Support excursion response activities, including containment, data collection, and documentation.
• Partner with shift operations and equipment engineering to support tool recovery and daily priorities.
• Complete well-defined improvement tasks related to yield, output, cycle time, or cost with guidance.
• Leverage AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities to utilize artificial intelligence solutions to optimize workflows and support business objectives.
• Utilize AI-driven insights and data analysis tools to support decision-making, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Lithography experience

SPC monitoring

Data analysis

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

M.S. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

DOE methods

Statistical analysis software

Job description

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. At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade. As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading‑edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team and contribute to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

Micron’s Boise High‑Volume Manufacturing (HVM) team is responsible for delivering stable, high‑yield semiconductor manufacturing to support Micron’s long‑term DRAM production strategy.

The photolithography organization partners closely with operations, equipment engineering, and integration to maintain safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing.

The Photolithography Process Engineer supports day‑to‑day health and capability of assigned, non‑critical lithography processes and tools. This role drives established control plans and standard work, monitors manufacturing signals, and supports issue resolution and continuous improvement activities with mentorship from more expert engineers.

Responsibilities

• Execute established control plans and standard work to support stable lithography manufacturing.
• Monitor SPC, metrology, defect, and tool health indicators and advance risks appropriately.
• Support excursion response activities, including containment, data collection, and documentation.
• Partner with shift operations and equipment engineering to support tool recovery and daily priorities.
• Complete well‑defined improvement tasks related to yield, output, cycle time, or cost with guidance.
• Leverage AI‑powered tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline workflows, enhance decision‑making, and drive operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities to utilize artificial intelligence solutions to optimize workflows and support business objectives.
• Utilize AI‑driven insights and data analysis tools to support decision‑making, problem‑solving, and continuous process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S with 2+ years semiconductor lithography experience or M.S in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of high‑volume manufacturing execution, including SPC monitoring and response.
• Foundational knowledge of lithography processes, photo materials, and defect mechanisms.
• Ability to follow standard work, analyze data, and document results clearly.
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor lithography processes in an HVM environment.
• Familiarity with 365 nm, 248 nm, or 193 nm lithography materials and processes.
• Exposure to data analysis tools, statistics, or DOE methods.
• Experience collaborating with operations or equipment engineering teams.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.