Micron Technology

Staff Engineer, APTD Photolithography

Micron Technology$100K — $130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in a relevant technical field (Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, etc.)
  • 3+ years of experience in semiconductor photolithography or process engineering
  • Strong knowledge of lithography fundamentals (resist processing, alignment, overlay)
  • Experience with DOE, SPC, and data-driven process optimization methods
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and resolve manufacturing issues collaboratively or independently

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize photolithography processes for advanced packaging applications
  • Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost optimization through analytical methods
  • Identify and resolve lithography process issues using structured methodologies
  • Lead evaluations of processes, equipment, and materials, supporting qualification changes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth technology transfer to manufacturing

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit family needs
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury-related work absence
  • Paid family leave to support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive paid time-off program and paid holidays
Full Job Description
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
  • 3+ years of experience in semiconductor photolithography or related process engineering
  • Strong foundation in lithography fundamentals, including resist processing, alignment, overlay, and CD control
  • Experience applying DOE, SPC, and data-driven analysis to process optimization
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve manufacturing line issues independently and collaboratively


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with advanced packaging or backend semiconductor technologies
  • Hands-on experience with lithography tools, track systems, and lithography-related metrology
  • Experience developing processes for high-aspect-ratio or large topography features
  • Familiarity with wafer thinning, plasma dicing, bonding, or packaging-specific patterning challenges
  • Experience leading or influencing cross-functional technology development initiatives


As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. 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.

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43,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$22 billion
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