New College Grad - OPC Production Engineer Technician

3050 Micron Semiconductor Mexico, S.de R.L. de C.V.; United States; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Mexico is seeking an entry-level OPC engineer/technician to process reticle design data and enable production in photolithography. You will collaborate with Mask and Litho Development teams and monitor production metrics to ensure efficient tapeout flow.

Responsibilities include observing system notifications, prioritizing tasks, and reporting issues to engineering teams while learning new production tools and methods in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in Electrical/Electronics, computer engineering or related fields with equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with interns or school projects related to microelectronics.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills with high self-initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications; Layout viewer experience (K2View) and DF2 database layout ideal.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing technologies and lithography.
• Strong English verbal and written ability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in OPC production environment to reduce cycle time with best-known methods (BKM).
• Monitor system notifications, investigate preliminarily, and inform teams to keep production running.
• Coordinate with tapeout teams to manage workload and address preliminary questions.
• Provide status and runtimes to tapeout coordinators; manage data flow in OPC.
• Learn new skills to perform production functions and communicate issues clearly to management.
• Document and report issues to related groups and suggest improvements to utilities.
• Monitor production compute farms, licensing, alerts, and flow step timing.
• Start/Stop/Reorder job flows based on priority; troubleshoot basic issues.
• Collect and analyze OPC production metrics and data.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Self-initiative

Lithography knowledge

CMOS basics

Problem solving

AI awareness

Education

Higher degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering

Equivalent experience considered

Internship/academic project experience in microelectronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Layout viewer (K2View)

DF2 database layout

Linux

Python

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. As an Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) entry level engineer / technician, you will work in Micron’s reticle data preparation organization to process reticle design data through OPC enabling our Production and R&D fabs to print on wafer using photolithography as intended by the Designers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Active participation in OPC production environment as an important part of reducing cycle time for each job requiring collaboration with the Mask and Litho Development teams to advocate the use of best-known methods (BKM)
• Watch notifications sent by the system, follow up with preliminary investigations, forward key information to appropriate team members and notifications when necessary to keep all aspects of day to day production running efficiently
• Interact with a wide range of internal customers and collaborators and effectively communicate with the different groups in the tapeout flow in order to coordinate work load and field preliminary questions
• Be able to provide information regarding status and runtimes to keep tapeout coordinators appraised of data flowing through OPC
• Learn new skills and knowledge as needed to perform production functions
• Communicate clearly to management and collaborators on production issues
• Document and report issues to related groups
• Utilize a variety of custom utility tools that will enable group goals - suggest improvements to these utilities
• Monitor production compute farms, licensing, alert notifications, and time at current flow step
• Start, Stop and Reorder job flows based on a fluid priority schedule
• Troubleshoot basic issues using in house applications
• Collect and analyze OPC production metrics and data

Minimum Qualification :

• Higher degree in Electrical/Electronics, computer engineering or related fields, with equivalent experience also considered
• Familiarity with interns or school projects related to the microelectronics field
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills High degree of self-initiative and ability to work under tight timeframes and be able to react to changing, sometimes challenging priorities in a timely fashion
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications Layout viewer (i.e. K2View) experience; DF2 database layout experience is ideal
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing technologies (basic CMOS understanding is desirable)
• Basic understanding of lithography and photo masks
• Strong verbal and written ability in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School degree with two years experience in the semiconductor industry or Bachelor’s degree in a science related field Linux, C++ and Phyton Operating System familiarity is desirable
• Ability to demonstrate Artificial Intelligence into daily work and basic knowledge of AI related tools and their applications, such as Claude
• Proven Track record in working with people

The specified role does not encompass the following responsibilities: Finalization of sales agreements or the execution of sales contracts is prohibited. The role also does not carry the authority to make definitive decisions regarding contracts, be it their conclusion or termination. Furthermore, the role is not designed to involve participation in pricing negotiations or the authorization of contracts. These activities fall beyond the permissible duties of the position.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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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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