Sr Process Engineer, Photomask Printability

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Photomask Printability and Repair at MTC. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining MTC’s Printability and Photomask Repair processes. The engineer will collaborate with tool vendors for improvements and with MTC’s fab and equipment support teams to enhance reliability and capability. Key responsibilities include process monitoring, issue identification, root cause analysis, and executing DOEs to optimize process performance and repair quality. The position requires a strong understanding of optical imaging systems and experience in photomask manufacturing or related fields.

Must Have

• Develop, implement, and maintain Photomask Printability and Repair processes.
• Drive tool improvement projects with vendors.
• Improve equipment reliability and capability with support teams.
• Monitor processes and identify issues affecting yield and repair quality.
• Apply pFMEA and SPC for process performance and consistency.
• Investigate root causes of process issues and failed repairs.
• Plan and execute DOEs for new process development.
• Create and maintain process documentation.
• Provide training and mentoring for area processes.
• Assist with reticle repairs and defect analysis.

Good to Have

• Simulation experience (SLitho or similar)

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Continuous Learning
• Wellness Programs
• Stock Purchase Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Income protection benefits (illness or injury)
• Paid family leave
• Recognition
• Paid holidays

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As a Senior Process Engineer for Photomask Printability and Repair at MTC (Mask Technology Center), you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of MTC’s Printability and Photomask Repair processes. You will also work closely with tool vendors to drive their tool improvement projects, and with MTC’s fab and equipment support engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and capability.

Requirements:

• M.S. or higher degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Engineering Discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in photomask manufacturing, photo lithography, or other optics related field
• Understanding of optical imaging systems, simulation experience is a plus (SLitho or similar)

Process Engineering:

• Monitor processes, identify issues and gaps affecting yield and repair quality
• Improve process performance, consistency and uptime by applying pFMEA and SPC of critical parameters
• Work with Fab team to address day-to-day questions and issues
• Investigate and address root causes of process issues and failed repairs (tune recipes, train technicians, initiate tool repairs, etc.)
• Plan and execute DOEs to develop new processes, understand process trends and improve performance

Training and Support:

• Create and maintain documentation for area processes (Operations Specs, BKMs, GeRM, etc.)
• Provide 1:1 training and mentoring as appropriate, conduct area meetings, perform OJT skill assessments
• Assist with difficult reticles and repairs
• Provide expert insight and assistance for defect analysis to other engineering teams

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