Senior Photolithography Process Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid family leave

Programs for income protection during illness or injury

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Boise, ID is seeking a Senior Photolithography Process Engineer to enhance product quality through innovative process development. Responsibilities include collaborating with multi-functional teams, optimizing processes, and applying statistical process control. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, a degree in Engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. Micron offers competitive benefits and values collaboration in its work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience as Process Owner within Photolithography.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment.
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes to improve product quality.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and resolve production issues.
• Drive improvements across statistical process control charts.
• Use project management to close yield, defectivity, production, and cost gaps.
• Widen improvements across SPC charts you own.

Skills

Process Owner within Photolithography

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data Science and Programming skills

Education

BS or Masters in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

AAS with 5+ years industry experience

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.

At Micron‑Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade.

As a Senior Photolithography Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality, driving process yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. Your expertise will support the production of high‑quality semiconductor components that are pivotal to our customers' success. You will work closely with multi‑functional teams to tackle process issues and implement solutions that improve efficiency and yield. Your passion for engineering and willingness to learn will help us overcome the challenges of this fast‑paced industry. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, values collaboration, and is eager to dive deep into the technical aspects of semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Strong process area knowledge
• DRAM development and manufacturing experience
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and integrations engineers to identify and resolve issues affecting production
• Use project management skills to complete project milestones that close yield, defectivity, production, and cost gaps
• Drive improvements across all SPC (statistical process control) charts that you own

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience working as Process Owner within Photolithography
• BS or Masters in the Engineering field, equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+ yr industry experience
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a meticulous approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in Data Science and Programming skills

Micron benefits include a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations, a robust paid time‑off program, paid holidays, paid family leave, and programs to help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. 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.