Metro Applications Engineer

Overview

Micron Technology’s newest fabrication facility in Boise, Idaho is expanding and seeking a Metrology Applications Engineer to support wafer fabrication excellence. The role focuses on developing measurement techniques, data analysis, and process improvements in a collaborative environment with global teams.

• Develop recipes and applications to quantify semiconductor processing and build statistical process control methods.
• Work with new metrology tools and strategies to enable earlier or more efficient data collection.
• Identify, analyze, and raise awareness of process anomalies.
• Improve existing measurement techniques and develop new approaches using the available tools.
• Participate actively in technical meetings, synthesizing insights into new opportunities or novel approaches.
• Collaborate with the global network to develop best-known methods and maintain alignment between sites.
• Develop techniques across various metrology platforms, including electron beam, optical, and X‑ray inspection systems.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience). Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in semiconductor or programming field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in semiconductor physics and understanding of transistor operations, scaling limitations and reliability; basic knowledge of CMOS circuits and characterization methods.
• Minimum 2 years experience using at least one software tool (e.g., JMP, Spotfire, Tableau).

• Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in a RDA/Metrology, HVM, or TD team setting.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor inspection equipment, theories, and techniques.
• Experience with optical, electron beam, and X‑ray inspection equipment.

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans across all locations.
• Income protection programs for illness or injury and paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

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, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable laws.