TD Photolithography Overlay Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Photolithography Overlay Engineer in Boise, Idaho. You will define overlay control strategies, develop roadmaps, and deploy AI-driven overlay methods to meet target specifications across advanced DRAM nodes.

You will collaborate with process engineers, automation specialists, and external vendors to translate development work into high‑volume manufacturing. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and scalable patterning solutions globally.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in photolithography, metrology, overlay, CDs, or photo patterning.
• Strong analytical skills including statistics and data analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain overlay control strategies for advanced DRAM technology nodes.
• Develop alignment and overlay roadmaps to achieve target overlay specifications.
• Evaluate and deploy new overlay methodologies using AI, including feedforward, feedback, NZO correction, and scanner modeling.
• Optimize overlay performance through sampling plans, control models, and scanner correction capabilities.
• Document and standardize overlay methods across technologies and global sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve photo overlay system.
• Develop solutions using AI tools.

Skills

Photolithography

Data analysis

Statistics

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics

MS/PhD in lithography or related field

Tools

AI tools

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 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 Overlay Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing overlay and patterning through analysis and data‑driven solutions. This role offers hands‑on technical impact today, while also influencing Micron’s long‑term overlay roadmap. You will collaborate closely with process engineers, automation experts, and vendors to bring new ideas from development into high‑volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain overlay control strategies for advanced DRAM technology nodes.
• Develop alignment and overlay roadmaps to achieve target overlay specifications.
• Evaluate and deploy new overlay methodologies using modern tools like AI, including feedforward, feedback, NZO correction, and advanced scanner modeling.
• Optimize overlay performance through sampling plans, control models, and scanner correction capabilities.
• Document and standardize overlay methods across technologies and global sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve photo overlay system
• Develop solutions using AI tools

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

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Engineer 3

Relocation Level:

TBD

Before Getting Started

• Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance‑related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.
• If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.

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.

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.

For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)