TD Photolithography Automation Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Photolithography Automation Engineer in Boise, Idaho. This role involves identifying and overcoming challenges in overlay and patterning through automation and data-driven strategies. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and considerable experience in photolithography and automation.

Responsibilities include executing projects, collaborating with teams, and standardizing automation methodologies. Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2 years with an MS/PhD.
• Hands-on experience in photolithography, metrology, overlay, and photo patterning.
• Familiarity with fab operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify overlay and CD uniformity challenges.
• Execute automation projects with process development teams.
• Collaborate with vendors to improve automation systems.
• Document automation methods across global sites.

Skills

Photolithography

Data analysis

Automation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Photo automation 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. We are part of Micron’s advanced lithography and automation organization, where we tackle some of the most complex patterning challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. Our team works at the intersection of process technology, automation, and data, helping shape how next‑generation memory devices are built worldwide. If you enjoy solving hard technical problems and seeing your work scale globally, this is the place to do it! As a Photolithography Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing overlay, critical dimension uniformity, and patterning through automation and data‑driven solutions. This role offers hands‑on technical impact today, while also influencing Micron’s long‑term automation roadmap. You will collaborate closely with process engineers, automation experts, and vendors to bring new ideas from development into high‑volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Identify overlay, CD uniformity, and patterning challenges and define automation or data science solutions.
• Execute and support automation projects in partnership with process development teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve photo automation systems.
• Define hardware and software requirements for lithography automation solutions.
• Document and standardize automation methods across technologies and global sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or a lithography‑related field plus 5 years of relevant experience, or MS/PhD plus 2 years of experience.
• Hands‑on experience in photolithography, metrology, overlay, CDs, or photo patterning.
• Familiarity with fab operations and photo automation systems.
• Strong analytical skills, including statistics and data analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in R&D or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with DOE, data modeling, or advanced statistical techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver production‑ready automation solutions.
• Experience leading or contributing to cross‑functional technical projects.
• Strong working relationships with equipment or software vendors.

Benefits

We offer 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.