Senior Reticle Equipment 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.

The Photolithography (Photo) organization supports high-volume semiconductor manufacturing at Micron’s Boise facility, enabling advanced memory solutions through detailed reticle and lithography processes. The team partners closely with manufacturing, automation, IT, and quality organizations to ensure operational excellence and drive continuous innovation in fab performance.

As a Senior Reticle Equipment Engineer within the Photolithography (Photo) organization, you will be responsible for sustaining and improving reticle-related equipment performance in a high-volume manufacturing (HVM) wafer fabrication environment. You will play a key role in ensuring reticle quality, tool availability, and process stability to enable world-class fab operations.

This position requires close collaboration with Photo process teams, Manufacturing, AMHS/Automation, IT, and Global Quality to drive continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence, including the use of advanced data analytics and AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities Support equipment installation, qualification, and production ramp for reticle inspection tools, stockers, cleaning systems, and pod washers

Monitor tool performance, uptime, and process stability, and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts

Collaborate with manufacturing, photolithography, automation, IT, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve operations

Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability and availability

Drive continuous improvement in reticle quality, defectivity reduction, cycle time, and cost efficiency

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

At least 2 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience with photomask or reticle-related equipment

Knowledge of EUV/DUV reticle processes and sensitivity to particles and defects affecting reticle handling

Demonstrated problem-solving and data analysis skills with the ability to lead investigations and manage multiple priorities

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced cleanroom environment and collaborate across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications Understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment

Experience with mask inspection tools such as KLA SL6xx platforms, SUSS Mask Track systems, or Brooks stockers

Familiarity with SPC, defect monitoring, and automation systems such as AMHS or MES Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments or fab startup and expansion activities

Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve engineering productivity and workflows

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 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.

To learn about your right to work .To learn more about Micron, please visit  US Sites…