New College Grad - OPC Production Engineer Technician

Job Title

New College Grad - OPC Production Engineer Technician

Role Summary

Entry-level position in Micron's reticle data preparation team focused on Optical Proximity Correction (OPC). The role processes reticle design data to enable photolithography printing for production and R&D fabs.

Work requires coordination with cross-functional teams across time zones (US, Japan, India) to maintain continuous tapeout and production operations.

Experience Level

Entry-level / New college graduate. Suitable for recent graduates or candidates with internship or school project experience in microelectronics.

Responsibilities

Support OPC production and ensure high-quality tapeout data; monitor operations and coordinate with stakeholders to reduce cycle time.

• Participate in OPC production activities and apply best-known methods with Mask and Litho Development teams.
• Monitor system notifications, perform preliminary investigations, and escalate key issues.
• Coordinate with internal customers and tapeout flow groups; provide status and runtime updates.
• Operate job flows: start, stop, reorder based on priority.
• Monitor compute farms, licensing, alert systems, and flow step timings.
• Troubleshoot basic issues using in-house applications and utilities.
• Document and report issues; suggest improvements to custom tools and utilities.
• Collect and analyze OPC production metrics and data.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, behaviors, and tooling familiarity for day-to-day production support.

• Hands-on familiarity with microelectronics through internships or school projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• High self-initiative and ability to work under tight, changing priorities and timeframes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with layout viewers (e.g. K2View); experience with DF2 database layout is ideal.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing (CMOS) and lithography/photo masks.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Willingness to work across time zones and coordinate global handoffs.
• Preferred: familiarity with Linux, C++, and Python; ability to apply AI tools (examples: Claude) to daily work.

Education Requirements

Higher degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is acceptable. Equivalent practical experience is considered. Alternative: High school diploma plus two years’ semiconductor industry experience may be acceptable.

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.