OPC Production Engineer

Job Title

OPC Production Engineer

Role Summary

The OPC Production Engineer processes reticle design data through Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) to ensure accurate transfer of patterns to silicon during photolithography. The role sits in MaskTech and supports tapeout operations, collaborating with design, lithography, mask development, and fabrication teams across global sites.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early career — minimum of 2 years of semiconductor industry experience expected.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop OPC job decks, execute process flows, and optimize recipes to support production and R&D tapeouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create new OPC flows, implement best-known methods, and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Analyze and troubleshoot OPC process problems to maintain a stable production environment and high quality.
• Develop automation, scripts, and process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve operational efficiency.
• Document and communicate technical findings, project status, risks, and recommendations to partners and management.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing technologies, lithography processes, and photomasks.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills and experience working with global teams.
• Proven problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities with capacity to manage competing priorities.

Nice-to-have:

• Hands-on experience with OPC and CAD tool chains, and familiarity with GDS/OAS mask files and layout viewers (e.g., K2View, DF2).
• Experience in Linux environments and scripting or programming (Python, Perl).
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams (particularly US and Japan).
• Familiarity with applying AI tools to engineering workflows.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related science field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred: Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related science discipline. The posting explicitly allows equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

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.