Senior Reticle Inspection & AI-Driven Process Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Reticle Pattern Inspection Process Engineer in Boise, Idaho.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing reticle inspection solutions to support EUV and next-generation lithography, with emphasis on defect detection, automated classification, and mask-to-wafer correlation. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive improvements in quality, yield, and manufacturing readiness through data-driven analytics and AI-enabled workflows, and partner with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics/Optics/EE/Materials Science or related field, or Bachelor's with strong relevant experience.
• 5+ years in photomask engineering, reticle or wafer inspection, or semiconductor defect engineering.
• Experience developing or sustaining advanced inspection processes and systems.
• Strong understanding of defect detection, classification, inspection sensitivity, nuisance reduction, and process optimization.
• Experience leading technical projects using statistics and structured problem-solving.

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

Reticle inspection

Photomask engineering

Wafer inspection

Semiconductor manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Physics/Optics/EE/Materials Science/ME/Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with significant directly relevant industry experience

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Reticle Pattern Inspection Process Engineer in Boise, Idaho.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing reticle inspection solutions to support EUV and next-generation lithography, with emphasis on defect detection, automated classification, and mask-to-wafer correlation. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive improvements in quality, yield, and manufacturing readiness through data-driven analytics and AI-enabled workflows, and partner with