Senior Scanner Application Engineer

Micron

Boise, ID

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Job Description

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Job Overview:

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.

At Micron Technology, the Boise site is expanding to support a historic investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The Boise expansion team plays a critical role in enabling next‑generation DRAM production by building, scaling, and sustaining world‑class manufacturing capabilities in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

The Senior Photolithography Scanner Application Engineer is responsible for driving application‑level performance and optimization of advanced lithography scanner systems to enable high‑volume DRAM manufacturing. This role serves as a key technical interface between process engineering, equipment engineering, and external partners, resolving complex process‑equipment interactions that directly impact yield, stability, and scalability.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and sustain photolithography scanner applications to support high‑volume DRAM manufacturing
Troubleshoot and resolve complex scanner, process, and equipment issues using deep platform knowledge (e.g., ASML, Canon)
Partner with process integration, equipment engineering, and suppliers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Drive improvements in yield, defectivity, overlay, CDU, and overall tool performance through data‑driven analysis
Lead or contribute to cross‑functional initiatives focused on productivity improvement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in semiconductor photolithography with a focus on scanner applications (ASML, Canon, or equivalent)
Experience supporting or interfacing with leading semiconductor manufacturers to resolve process or application issues
Demonstrated background in both process engineering and equipment or application engineering within a fab environment
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, equivalent military experience, or an AAS with 5+ years of relevant industry experience
Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding, training, or supplier and customer collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Deep understanding of photolithography fundamentals and advanced scanner technologies, including overlay, CDU, focus, and exposure control
Proven experience troubleshooting complex interactions between scanner hardware, process conditions, and materials
Experience working in high‑volume manufacturing environments
Familiarity with SPC, fault detection, and data analytics methodologies
Programming or data analysis experience using tools such as Python, JMP, or MATLAB

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.

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.

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