Photomask Inspection & Process Engineer (EUV/ADC)

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology Center seeks a Photomask Inspection Engineer to start up, develop, optimize, and sustain reticle inspection processes, including EUV inspection and ADC systems. You will drive defect avoidance, improve yield, and push for cost efficiency while ensuring zero printing defects.

You will collaborate with R&D, FEOL, HVM, and manufacturing teams to analyze data, improve tool performance, and guide process improvements with a data-driven approach, mentoring colleagues along the way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or Mathematics.
• Experience in reticle pattern inspection or wafer inspection (RDA) with 2+ years.
• Experience optimizing inspection sensitivities to detect defects and avoid printing defects.
• Experience developing and tuning ADC systems and algorithms.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Start up, develop, optimize, and sustain photomask inspection processes including reticle pattern inspection and EUV inspection.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve process-related manufacturing issues using systematic methodologies (FMEA, 8D, RCA, SPC/FDC).
• Lead continuous yield improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency initiatives to improve KPIs.
• Monitor tool health, SPC performance, inspection results, and respond to trends/OOS conditions.
• Research, develop, implement, and qualify new inspection processes and baselines for reticle and lithography roadmaps.
• Collaborate with R&D, FEOL, HVM, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams for data-driven decisions.
• Engage with suppliers to evaluate and improve capital equipment, ADC algorithms, and inspection capabilities; mentor manufacturing personnel and leverage AI tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

AI tools

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering/Physics/Optics/Math

Tools

ADC algorithms

EUV inspection equipment

Statistical data analysis tools

Job description

Micron Technology Center seeks a Photomask Inspection Engineer to start up, develop, optimize, and sustain reticle inspection processes, including EUV inspection and ADC systems. You will drive defect avoidance, improve yield, and push for cost efficiency while ensuring zero printing defects.

You will collaborate with R&D, FEOL, HVM, and manufacturing teams to analyze data, improve tool performance, and guide process improvements with a data-driven approach, mentoring colleagues along the way.