New College Grad - OPC Production Engineer Technician

Job Title

New College Grad - OPC Production Engineer Technician

Role Summary

Entry-level role in Micron's reticle data preparation team. The role supports Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) production to prepare reticle design data for photolithography tapeout used by Production and R&D fabrication facilities.

Work requires coordination with Mask, Litho Development, and manufacturing teams across time zones (US, Japan, India) to keep OPC production running and to reduce cycle time for tapeout jobs.

Experience Level

Entry-level / New college graduate. Candidates with internship or academic project experience in microelectronics are appropriate; equivalent practical experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Support daily OPC production and ensure accurate, timely data flow through the tapeout process.

• Participate in OPC production to reduce job cycle time and apply best-known methods with Mask and Litho Development teams.
• Monitor system notifications, investigate issues, and escalate or forward information to appropriate teams.
• Communicate status, runtimes, and production issues to tapeout coordinators and collaborators.
• Start, stop, and reorder job flows according to priority and production needs.
• Troubleshoot basic issues using in-house applications and utilities; suggest improvements.
• Monitor compute farms, licensing, and alerts supporting OPC operations.
• Document and report issues; collect and analyze OPC production metrics and data.
• Learn new tools and processes as required to perform production functions.

Requirements

Key skills and experience expected for day-one performance and short-term growth.

• Must-have: Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work under tight timeframes and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must-have: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; strong verbal and written English.
• Must-have: Familiarity with layout viewers (e.g., K2View); DF2 database layout experience is ideal.
• Must-have: Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing (basic CMOS) and lithography/photo masks.
• Nice-to-have: Linux, C++ and Python familiarity.
• Nice-to-have: Experience demonstrating practical use of AI tools in work processes.
• Nice-to-have: Prior semiconductor industry experience or proven track record working with cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Higher degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related technical field is expected; equivalent practical experience will be considered. Preferred alternatives listed include a High School degree with two years' semiconductor industry experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field. Internship or academic project experience in microelectronics is relevant.

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.