Photomask Engineer

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.

At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade.

As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading-edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team and contribute to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

As a Photomask Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality, driving process yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. Your expertise will give to the production of high-quality semiconductor components that are pivotal to our customers' success. You will work closely with multi-functional teams to address process issues and implement solutions that improve efficiency and yield. Your passion for engineering and willingness to learn will help us overcome the challenges of this fast-paced industry. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values teamwork, and is eager to deep into the technical aspects of semiconductor manufacturing. 

Responsibilities 

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication with photolithography or RDA inspection background

• Preference for experience with reticle inspection tools

• Familiar with Reticle management and equipment’s (inspection tools, mask cleaners, stockers, washers, sorters)

• Collaborate with equipment engineers and photolithography engineers to identify and resolve reticle issues affecting production

• Monitor, maintain and improve reticle pattern inspection and Automatic Defect Classification (ADC) processes to ensure photomask quality.

• Engage with equipment suppliers to evaluate and qualify next-generation inspection tools and improve capabilities of current systems

• Mentor and train manufacturing personnel and other engineers

• Collaborate with process engineers to identify and resolve equipment-related issues affecting production

• Establish productive vendor relations to maintain supplier engagement, driving best in class equipment metrics

• Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance strategies

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of industry experience working as Photomask Engineer with reticle inspection tool, stockers, pod washer, reticle sorter.

• BS or Masters in the Engineering field, equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+yr industry experience

• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training purposes

• Onboarding may include training in Taiwan, followed by a full-time position in Boise, Idaho. 

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Proficient in Data Science and Programming skills

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