Staff Engineer, APTD Photolithography

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is looking for a Process Engineer focused on Advanced Packaging Photolithography. You will develop and optimize lithography processes that impact product quality and reliability and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing.

The ideal candidate should have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in semiconductor photolithography. Micron offers comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and support for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor photolithography or related process engineering.
• Strong foundation in lithography fundamentals including resist processing and CD control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve manufacturing line issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize photolithography processes for advanced packaging applications.
• Drive yield improvement and cost optimization using structured problem-solving methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable robust technology transfer.

Skills

Semiconductor photolithography

Data-driven analysis

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lithography tools

Track systems

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.

Position Overview

As a Process Engineer focused on Advanced Packaging Photolithography, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing lithography processes that directly impact product quality, yield, and reliability. This role offers hands‑on technical ownership, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence how advanced packaging technologies move from development into high‑volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize photolithography processes for advanced packaging applications, including thick and ultra‑thick photoresist patterning
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, cost optimization, and risk management using structured problem‑solving and statistical methods
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve lithography‑related process issues using failure analysis, FMEA, SPC, and related methodologies
• Lead process, equipment, and material evaluations and support qualification and baseline changes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to enable robust integration and smooth technology transfer to manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor photolithography or related process engineering
• Strong foundation in lithography fundamentals, including resist processing, alignment, overlay, and CD control
• Experience applying DOE, SPC, and data‑driven analysis to process optimization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve manufacturing line issues independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced packaging or backend semiconductor technologies
• Hands‑on experience with lithography tools, track systems, and lithography‑related metrology
• Experience developing processes for high‑aspect‑ratio or large topography features
• Familiarity with wafer thinning, plasma dicing, bonding, or packaging‑specific patterning challenges
• Experience leading or influencing cross‑functional technology development initiatives

Benefits

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.