Intern - Mask Technology

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc, in Idaho, invites interns to join the Advanced Mask Development Group to explore Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) and Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) through hands-on projects. You will work with experienced RET engineers, develop AI-driven workflows, and contribute to reticle design optimization leveraging scripts and programming to broaden process windows.

The program targets students pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering or Science, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering or Science. Graduation date should not be prior to September 1, 2027
• Validated analytical skills
• Experience in multi-tasking and driving complex projects
• Simulation
• Concept of lithography and microfabrication

Responsibilities

• Study photolithography modeling theory and simulation methodology.
• Build AI work flow and programs for RET/OPC tasks.
• Improve beyond the existing metrics achieved by the Process-Of-Record.
• Build a document of Best Known Method based from your learning, detailing the thought process and supporting data.
• Work on a hands-on and collaborative project with the Photolithography group in Technology Development.
• Build automated scripts and/or programs to improve the efficiency of the current methodology.
• Identify potential opportunities of improvement, including areas which can be challenging to achieve during the internship period.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Project management

Simulation

Lithography concepts

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering or Science

Tools

Claude Code

Linux/Unix

Python

Perl

MATLAB

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.

Welcome to Micron's Advanced Mask Development Group! We are a group of engineers who provide advanced technology solution of Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) and Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) to support wafer process development. Through the rigorous simulation and data analysis, we develop the optimization strategy and methodology in reticle design to support all Micron products, using various tools, scripts and programming to improve process window of semiconductor process on wafers. You will have the opportunity to participate and to collaborate in a group project, together with an experienced RET engineer, to work on the intersection of AI agents and advanced OPC / RET techniques to help automate part of the RET development flow.

Responsibilities

• Study and comprehend photolithography modeling theory and simulation methodology.
• Build AI work flow and programs for RET/OPC tasks.
• Improve beyond the existing metrics achieved by the Process-Of-Record.
• Build a document of Best Known Method based from your learning, and to detail the thought process and the supporting data.
• Work on a hands-on and collaborative project with the Photolithography group in Technology Development.
• Build automated scripts and/or program to improve the efficiency of the current methodology.
• Identify potential opportunities of improvement, including areas which can be challenging to achieve during the internship period.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering or Science. Graduation date should not be prior to September 1, 2027
• Validated analytical skills
• Experience in multi-tasking and driving complex projects
• Simulation
• Concept of lithography and microfabrication

Preferred Qualifications

• Optics course(s)
• Working knowledge of Claude Code
• Linux/Unix
• Scripting languages (i.e. python, Perl, etc.)
• MATLAB

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.

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.