New College Grad - Photolithography Process Engineer

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Photolithography Process Engineer supports the day-to-day health and capability of assigned, non-critical lithography processes and tools within Micron’s Boise High-Volume Manufacturing team. The role executes established control plans and standard work, monitors manufacturing signals, and supports issue resolution and continuous improvement with guidance from more experienced engineers.

Micron’s Boise HVM team delivers stable, high-yield semiconductor manufacturing in support of the company’s long-term DRAM production strategy. The photolithography organization works closely with operations, equipment engineering, and integration to maintain safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing. This posting is part of an ongoing talent pipeline and may not represent an immediate opening; applicants may be contacted as relevant future opportunities become available.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing execution, including SPC monitoring and response.
• Foundational knowledge of lithography processes, photo materials, and defect mechanisms.
• Ability to follow standard work, analyze data, and document results clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting semiconductor lithography processes in an HVM environment.
• Familiarity with 365 nm, 248 nm, or 193 nm lithography materials and processes.
• Exposure to data analysis tools, statistics, or DOE methods.
• Experience collaborating with operations or equipment engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute established control plans and standard work to support stable lithography manufacturing.
• Monitor SPC, metrology, defect, and tool health indicators and escalate risks appropriately.
• Support excursion response activities, including containment, data collection, and documentation.
• Partner with shift operations and equipment engineering to support tool recovery and daily priorities.
• Complete well-defined improvement tasks related to yield, output, cycle time, or cost with guidance.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Benefits that help protect income in case of illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level