Photolithography Overlay Engineer

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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.

We are part of Micron’s advanced lithography organization, where we tackle some of the most complex patterning challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. Our team works at the intersection of process technology, automation, and data, helping shape how next‑generation memory devices are built worldwide. If you enjoy solving hard technical problems and seeing your work scale globally, this is the place to do it!

As a Photolithography Overlay Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing overlay and patterning through analysis and data-driven solutions. This role offers hands-on technical impact today, while also influencing Micron’s long-term overlay roadmap. You will collaborate closely with process engineers, automation experts, and vendors to bring new ideas from development into high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain overlay control strategies for advanced DRAM technology nodes.
• Develop alignment and overlay roadmaps to achieve target overlay specifications.
• Evaluate and deploy new overlay methodologies using modern tools like AI, including feedforward, feedback, NZO correction, and advanced scanner modeling.
• Optimize overlay performance through sampling plans, control models, and scanner correction capabilities.
• Document and standardize overlay methods across technologies and global sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve photo overlay system
• Develop solutions using AI tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or a lithography-related field plus 5 years of relevant experience, or MS/PhD plus 2 years of experience
• Hands-on experience in photolithography, metrology, overlay, CDs, or photo patterning
• Familiarity with fab operations and photo automation systems
• Strong analytical skills, including statistics and data analysis
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in R&D or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with DOE, data modeling, or advanced statistical techniques
• Demonstrated ability to deliver production-ready automation solutions
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional technical projects
• Strong working relationships with equipment or software vendors

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.

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