Lead EUV Reticle Inspection Process Engineer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Micron in Boise, Idaho is seeking a senior engineer to lead reticle inspection programs, including EUV inspection and automated defect classification. You will drive process improvements and work closely with cross-functional teams.

The role requires advanced degrees and 5+ years in photomask/wafer inspection and lithography, with hands-on experience in defect analysis, data-driven problem solving, and project leadership. You will help advance next-generation inspection capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in photomask engineering, reticle inspection, wafer inspection, semiconductor defect engineering, advanced lithography, or related semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing, optimizing, qualifying, or sustaining advanced inspection processes and manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of defect detection, defect classification, inspection sensitivity, nuisance reduction, and process optimization.
• Experience leading technical projects and solving manufacturing challenges using statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, optimize, and sustain reticle pattern inspection processes, including EUV inspection and automated defect classification.
• Lead defect characterization, printability assessment, and mask-to-wafer correlation activities to improve inspection effectiveness and defect disposition decisions.
• Drive root-cause investigations and process improvements using SPC, FMEA, 8D, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead equipment qualifications, supplier evaluations, technology assessments, and production-readiness activities for advanced inspection platforms.
• Partner with lithography, mask engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and suppliers to introduce next-generation inspection capabilities and improve yield, productivity, and process stability.

Skills

Pattern inspection expertise

Defect classification

Statistical analysis

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree with significant directly relevant industry experience

Job description

Micron in Boise, Idaho is seeking a senior engineer to lead reticle inspection programs, including EUV inspection and automated defect classification. You will drive process improvements and work closely with cross-functional teams.

The role requires advanced degrees and 5+ years in photomask/wafer inspection and lithography, with hands-on experience in defect analysis, data-driven problem solving, and project leadership. You will help advance next-generation inspection capabilities.