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Process Development Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in engineering or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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.
Join our Lithography Pathfinding team in Boise and help shape the future of memory technology! We are a highly collaborative group focused on developing next-generation patterning solutions that enable advanced memory scaling. Our work sits at the intersection of research, development, and manufacturing, giving you the opportunity to influence technology from concept through production.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating and enabling next-generation lithography technologies, including EUV and High NA EUV. You’ll partner across technology development and manufacturing teams to align new capabilities with Micron’s roadmap, ensuring readiness for high-volume production. This role offers hands-on innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to work with groundbreaking lithography tools and processes.
- Lead pathfinding efforts for advanced patterning technologies across 193nm immersion, EUV, and High NA EUV
- Develop and optimize EUV lithography modules in the technology development environment
- Partner with defect inspection and mask teams to define EUV mask inspection strategies
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites to align process transfer, equipment, and materials readiness
- Travel as needed (up to once per month) to support High NA EUV development and early learning activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 3+ years semiconductor experience, or B.S. with 10+ years relevant experience
- Strong understanding of EUV lithography and distinctions from DUV lithography
- Experience with 193nm immersion multiple patterning (LELE, SAQP)
- Knowledge of photolithography optics or experience with simulation tools such as Prolith or S-Litho
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with High NA EUV in a pathfinding or development setting
- Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, and tools such as JMP or Python
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear technical and executive-level summaries
- Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives
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.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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.
Join our Lithography Pathfinding team in Boise and help shape the future of memory technology! We are a highly collaborative group focused on developing next-generation patterning solutions that enable advanced memory scaling. Our work sits at the intersection of research, development, and manufacturing, giving you the opportunity to influence technology from concept through production.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Lithography Pathfinding Process Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in evaluating and enabling next-generation lithography technologies, including EUV and High NA EUV. You’ll partner across technology development and manufacturing teams to align new capabilities with Micron’s roadmap, ensuring readiness for high-volume production. This role offers hands-on innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to work with groundbreaking lithography tools and processes.
- Lead pathfinding efforts for advanced patterning technologies across 193nm immersion, EUV, and High NA EUV
- Develop and optimize EUV lithography modules in the technology development environment
- Partner with defect inspection and mask teams to define EUV mask inspection strategies
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites to align process transfer, equipment, and materials readiness
- Travel as needed (up to once per month) to support High NA EUV development and early learning activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field with 3+ years semiconductor experience, or B.S. with 10+ years relevant experience
- Strong understanding of EUV lithography and distinctions from DUV lithography
- Experience with 193nm immersion multiple patterning (LELE, SAQP)
- Knowledge of photolithography optics or experience with simulation tools such as Prolith or S-Litho
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with High NA EUV in a pathfinding or development setting
- Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments, and tools such as JMP or Python
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear technical and executive-level summaries
- Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives
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.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Process Development Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the DHS STEM OPT eligible fields list. Chemical engineering, materials science, and bioengineering codes all qualify for Process Development Engineer roles, but adjacent degrees like applied chemistry may require confirmation from your DSO.
Build an I-983 training plan around process milestones
Write your training objectives around specific deliverables in scale-up, validation, or manufacturing process design, not generic engineering tasks. Employers reviewing your I-983 need to see measurable learning goals tied to your actual role, or USCIS may issue a request for evidence.
Target employers who already file LCAs for engineers
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have certified Labor Condition Applications for Process Engineer or Process Development titles. Repeat LCA filers in pharma, semiconductors, and specialty chemicals are already familiar with STEM OPT compliance requirements.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting any offer
Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify company ID or check the employer's status directly through the E-Verify employer search. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how far you are in the offer process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by E-Verify status
Search Process Development Engineer openings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers verified for STEM OPT hiring so you don't spend time applying to companies that can't support your extension. Filter by industry to focus on biotech, pharma, or semiconductor manufacturing.
Start cap-gap planning before your OPT expires
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's H-1B filing calendar during the offer stage, not after your EAD runs out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Development Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline with a qualifying CIP code. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO confirms eligibility and updates your I-20 before USCIS approves the extension.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Process Development Engineer?
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your day-to-day engineering work, such as process scale-up, design of experiments, or validation protocol development. Vague goals like 'gain industry experience' are insufficient. Both you and your employer's authorized representative sign the form, and your DSO must receive it before your extension start date.
How do I verify that my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool, which lets you look up companies by name or employer identification number. Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify ID during the offer stage. Employers in federal contracting or operating in certain states may be required to enroll, but many smaller manufacturers are not and may need to register before hiring you.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer changes the role after I start?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer requires an amended I-983 submitted to your DSO within five days. If you move to a different legal entity, such as a subsidiary or acquired company, that entity must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Failing to update your training plan puts your STEM OPT status at risk, so notify your DSO promptly when any significant change occurs.
Where can I find Process Development Engineer jobs that are open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Process Development Engineer openings from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment, so you can focus on roles where your STEM OPT extension is actually supported. You can also cross-reference the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm that job descriptions align with your degree field before you apply.