Staff Engineer, APTD Photolithography

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Income protection benefits

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Process Engineer focused on Advanced Packaging Photolithography. You will develop and optimize lithography processes crucial for product quality and reliability.

The successful candidate will have strong semiconductor photolithography experience, a relevant Master's or PhD, and a passion for driving yield improvements through structured problem-solving.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize photolithography processes for advanced packaging applications.
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, cost optimization, and risk management.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve lithography-related process issues.

Skills

Semiconductor photolithography

Process optimization

Statistical methods

Education

Master's or PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Lithography tools

Track systems

Job description

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

Job Profile(s)

Semiconductor Process Engineer 3 - Semiconductor Process Engineer 5

Relocation Level

TBD

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans available in all locations
• Income protection benefits for illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.