ID1 Senior Photolithography Process Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Robust paid time off

Paid holidays

Income protection programs

Job summary

Micron Technology, Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Senior Photolithography Process Engineer to start up, develop, and optimize lithography processes. The role focuses on improving product quality, driving yields, reducing costs, and using AI-enabled analytics to accelerate root-cause analysis.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. The ideal candidate will have photolithography process ownership experience, advanced degrees or equivalent, and willingness to travel for onboarding.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience as a Process Owner within Photolithography
• BS or MS in Engineering, equivalent military experience, or AAS with 5+ years industry experience
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide startup and optimization of photolithography processes to improve yield and reduce cost
• Collaborate with equipment and integration engineers to resolve production issues
• Drive improvements across SPC charts and data-driven analytics
• Utilize AI-assisted technologies to enhance automation and problem solving
• Support cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and risk management
• Lead project milestones to close yield, defectivity, production, and cost gaps

Skills

Process knowledge

Semiconductor fabrication

Analytical problem-solving

Data science & programming

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

AAS with 5+ years experience

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.

As a Senior Photolithography Process Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality, driving process yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity improvement, and risk management, as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. Your expertise will contribute to the production of high-quality semiconductor components that are pivotal to our customers' success. You will work closely with multifunctional teams to address process issues and implement solutions that improve efficiency and yield, leveraging AI-enabled tools, sophisticated analytics, and automation technologies to enhance problem-solving, accelerate root-cause analysis, and support data-driven decision-making while ensuring responsible use of AI in accordance with Micron policies.

Your passion for engineering and willingness to learn will help us overcome the challenges of this fast-paced industry. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, values collaboration, and is eager to dive deep into the technical aspects of semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Strong process area knowledge
• DRAM development and manufacturing experience
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and integration engineers to identify and resolve issues affecting production
• Use project management skills to complete project milestones that close yield, defectivity, production, and cost gaps
• Drive improvements across all SPC (statistical process control) charts that you own
• Utilize AI-assisted technologies responsibly to drive operational perfection, automation, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience working as Process Owner within Photolithography
• BS or Master's in the Engineering field, equivalent military experience, or AAS with 5+ years of industry experience
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in Data Science and Programming skills

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.

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.

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