New College Grad - OPC Production Engineer Technician

Job Title

New College Grad - OPC Production Engineer Technician

Role Summary

Entry-level role in the reticle data preparation group responsible for processing reticle design data through Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) to enable accurate photolithography for production and R&D fabs.

The position supports tapeout operations, coordinates with mask and lithography teams, and maintains production readiness across multiple time zones (work with US, Japan, India teams).

Experience Level

Entry-level / New college graduate.

Responsibilities

Main duties include supporting OPC production flow, monitoring systems, coordinating handoffs, and maintaining data quality for tapeout.

• Process reticle design data through OPC and support tapeout flow to enable wafer printing.
• Monitor system notifications, perform preliminary investigations, and escalate or forward issues as needed.
• Coordinate workload and communicate status with tapeout coordinators, Mask, and Litho Development teams.
• Provide status and runtime information for jobs in OPC.
• Start, stop, and reorder job flows according to shifting priorities.
• Monitor compute farms, licensing, and alert systems; troubleshoot basic issues using in-house applications.
• Document and report production issues; collect and analyze OPC production metrics.
• Use and propose improvements to custom utilities and automation tools supporting group goals.
• Participate in cross-time-zone passdowns and shift coverage as required to maintain continuous operations.

Requirements

Must-have technical and interpersonal skills to perform in a fast-paced semiconductor production environment.

• Familiarity with microelectronics through internships or relevant school projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; proven ability to work with colleagues across functions.
• High degree of self-initiative and ability to work under tight, changing timeframes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with layout viewers (e.g., K2View) and DF2 database layout is desirable.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing technologies and lithography/photo masks.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production issues and use in-house applications.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with Linux, C++, and Python.
• Basic knowledge of AI tools and the ability to apply AI to daily workflows.
• Experience analyzing production metrics.

Education Requirements

Primary posting indicates a higher degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields is preferred; the posting also references a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or a High School degree with two years of semiconductor experience as alternatives. Equivalent practical experience is explicitly considered.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.