Micron Technology

Semiconductor

StaffEngineer,APTDPhotolithography

$175–250k ~AI est. Boise, Idaho, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Engineer, APTD Photolithography at Micron Technology. Skills: Photolithography process development, Yield improvement, Defect reduction. Develop photolithography processes. Optimize photolithography processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Impact product quality; Impact yield; Impact reliability

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor
Problems you'll solve

Structured problem-solving; Failure analysis; Data-driven analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s or PhD in technical field, 3+ years semiconductor photolithography experience, Lithography fundamentals knowledge, DOE, SPC, data-driven analysis experience, Manage multiple priorities, Resolve manufacturing line issues

Nice to Have

Advanced packaging experience, Backend semiconductor technologies experience, Hands-on lithography tools experience, Track systems experience, Lithography metrology experience, High-aspect-ratio features development, Large topography features development, Wafer thinning familiarity, Plasma dicing familiarity, Bonding familiarity, Packaging-specific patterning familiarity, Cross-functional technology development leadership

What You'll Do.

Develop photolithography processes

Optimize photolithography processes

Drive yield improvement

Drive defect reduction

Drive cost optimization

Drive risk management

Identify lithography issues

Diagnose lithography issues

Resolve lithography issues

Lead process evaluations

Lead equipment evaluations

Lead material evaluations

Support qualification changes

Support baseline changes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Collaborate with suppliers

Enable robust integration

Enable technology transfer

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Suppliers

Full 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. **Department Intro:** The Advanced Packaging organization at Micron is building the foundation for the AI era. We work at the intersection of materials, processes, and manufacturing to enable next‑generation memory and packaging technologies. Our teams collaborate closely across R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers to turn innovation into scalable, high‑quality solutions—and we enjoy solving hard problems together! **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

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