Senior Reticle Equipment Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations, benefit programs that protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, paid family leave, 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.