Manufacturing Process Engineer II – Lithography

Jobtailor; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Lithography Process Engineer to own and sustain reticle lithography processes, ensuring stable performance and high-quality outputs.

You will monitor process metrics, perform data-driven troubleshooting, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Metrology, and Quality teams to drive improvements and scale up technology transfers.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related environments.
• Experience with reticle lithography process including metrology and process controls.
• Proficiency with SPC, statistical analysis, data interpretation and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience developing automation tools, scripts, database queries, and software solutions to improve workflows.
• Familiarity with lithography measurements (registration, overlay, defectivity, process capability).

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain reticle lithography processes to maintain stability and quality.
• Monitor process performance using SPC and data analysis to identify trends and improvements.
• Troubleshoot lithography process, equipment, and product issues using root cause analysis.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain lithography recipes, process conditions, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Metrology, Equipment Engineering, Quality, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focusing on yield, defect reduction, cycle time and process capability.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians, manufacturing personnel, and engineers.

Skills

SPC analysis

Root cause analysis

Automation tools

Scripting languages

Data interpretation

Linux/Unix

Cross-functional collaboration

Process capability

Tools

Linux/Unix

Scripting languages

Database queries

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Own and sustain assigned reticle lithography processes to maintain process stability, product quality, and manufacturing performance.
Monitor process performance using SPC, data analysis, and process monitoring tools to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
Troubleshoot lithography process, equipment, and product issues using structured problem-solving methods and root cause analysis.
Develop, optimize, and maintain lithography recipes, process conditions, and engineering documentation.
Analyze CD, registration, overlay, defectivity, and other key process metrics to ensure compliance with customer and manufacturing requirements.
Support process qualifications, equipment evaluations, technology transfers, and implementation of process improvements.
Collaborative with Manufacturing, Metrology, Equipment Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve production performance.
Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on yield enhancement, defect reduction, cycle time improvement, and process capability.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, and process specifications.
Provide technical guidance and support to technicians, manufacturing personnel, and less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• 3-6 Years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, photomask manufacturing, lithography, metrology, or other advanced manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of reticle lithography process, including electron beam or laser pattern generation, process optimization, and manufacturing controls.
• Experience with SPC, statistical analysis, data interpretation, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with engineering computing environments, including Linux/Unix operating systems, scripting languages, and data analysis platforms.
• Experience developing automation tools, scripts, database queries, and software solutions to improve manufacturing workflows, process monitoring, data analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with C, registration, overlay, defectivity, and process capability measurements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive assigned projects to completion.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in reticle lithography processes, including process optimization and troubleshooting, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Reticle Lithography Process Ownership
• SPC and Statistical Analysis
• Process Optimization and Troubleshooting
• Engineering Computing Environments
• Technical Guidance and Support

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Lithography Process Development
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Metrics Analysis
• Automation Tool Development
• Scripting Languages
• Database Queries
• Manufacturing Controls
• Process Capability Measurements
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Collaboration Across Teams
• Independent Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Photomask Manufacturing
• Metrology
• Yield Enhancement
• Defect Reduction

Tools & Technologies

• Linux/Unix Operating Systems
• Process Monitoring Tools
• Engineering Documentation Software
• Data Analysis Platforms