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Halm Jet Press Operator

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$16 - $21/hr

Join a Legacy of Quality, Innovation, and Community Modern Litho is a local, family-owned printing company with over 85 years of industry-leading experience. We specialize in high-quality commercial ...

Halm Jet Press Operator

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Join a Legacy of Quality, Innovation, and Community Modern Litho is a local, family-owned printing company with over 85 years of industry-leading experience. We specialize in high-quality commercial ...

Press Operator

Breese, IL · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY The operator will Prepare customer files for Digital presses and Litho Press. Generates proofs and PDF files for client approval. Additionally, this operator will effectively utilize all ...

The operator will Prepare customer files for Digital presses and Litho Press. Generates proofs and PDF files for client approval. Additionally, this operator will effectively utilize all of the ...

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How much do litho jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for litho in the United States is $15.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Litho (Lithography Technician), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Litho Technician, you need a solid understanding of lithographic printing processes, color theory, and attention to detail, often supported by technical training or an associate degree in printing technology. Familiarity with press operation, prepress software (like Adobe Creative Suite), and quality control tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help you address production issues and collaborate with colleagues. These skills ensure precise, high-quality print results and efficient production workflows in a demanding manufacturing environment.

What are some common challenges faced by lithographers in a fast-paced printing environment?

Lithographers often encounter challenges such as tight production deadlines, maintaining color accuracy, and ensuring equipment is properly calibrated. Working in a fast-paced setting requires quick troubleshooting skills to address machine malfunctions or print defects without disrupting workflow. Collaboration with press operators, designers, and quality control teams is essential to deliver high-quality printed materials on schedule. Staying updated on the latest printing technologies and safety protocols is also vital for long-term success in the role.

What are Litho operators and what do they do?

Litho operators, also known as lithographic press operators, are professionals who operate and maintain lithography printing presses. They prepare printing plates, adjust press settings, load materials, and monitor the printing process to ensure high-quality output. Litho operators are essential in the production of magazines, packaging, labels, and other printed materials. Their responsibilities also include troubleshooting printing issues and performing routine maintenance on the equipment.

What does a lithographer do?

A lithographer operates printing presses to produce images and text on various materials, often working with stone or metal plates. They prepare and set up printing equipment, ensure color accuracy, and maintain quality control throughout the printing process, typically requiring knowledge of printing techniques and attention to detail.

What is the difference between Litho vs Print Operator?

AspectLithoPrint Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical training, or certification in printing technologyHigh school diploma, on-the-job training, or technical courses
Work EnvironmentPrint shops, commercial printing facilities, or publishing companiesPrinting presses, manufacturing plants, or commercial print facilities
Industry UsageCommonly used in commercial printing, publishing, and packaging industriesUsed across various printing sectors including commercial, industrial, and packaging

While both Litho and Print Operator roles involve working with printing equipment, Litho specialists focus specifically on lithographic printing processes, often requiring specialized training. Print Operators may handle various types of printing presses, including litho, digital, or flexo, depending on the facility. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations within the printing industry.

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What states have the most Litho jobs? States with the most job openings for Litho jobs include:
Infographic showing various Litho job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,788 per year, or $15.3 per hour.
Photolithography Process Development Engineer (Advanced Patterning)

Photolithography Process Development Engineer (Advanced Patterning)

Texas Instruments

Lehi, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job Description
Change the world. Love your job.
We're at the forefront of an exciting era of semiconductor innovation at Texas Instruments' LFAB in Lehi, Utah - home to our state-of-the-art 300mm manufacturing facility now ramping our most advanced 28nm analog and embedded process technology in the heart of the Silicon Slopes. As part of our Advanced Technology Development (ATD) organization, you will be challenged with developing and characterizing the next generation node. We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Process Development Engineer with deep expertise in advanced-node semiconductor manufacturing. This role focuses on the next generation 20nm-class logic technologies, with primary responsibility for photolithography and litho-etch integration, including advanced patterning techniques such as pitch doubling (SADP/LELE). This role will also work directly with the Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) team to create Optical Proximity Corrections (OPC) and validate final pattern meets design tolerance.
You will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and scaling patterning processes to meet aggressive performance, yield, and manufacturability targets. This is a high-impact position working at the intersection of lithography, materials science, and plasma etch.
Responsibilities include:
  • Modeling & Simulation: Utilize lithography simulation software (e.g., Prolith, S-Litho) to analyze process windows and optimize patterning results.
  • Metrology & Yield Improvement: Utilize advanced metrology (CD-SEM, Overlay, Scatterometry) to identify defects and improve Critical Dimension Uniformity (CDU) and overlay performance.
  • Vendor & Subsystem Interaction: Work with equipment vendors to evaluate new materials, photoresists, and tool hardware upgrades.
  • Data Analysis & SPC: Analyze process data, identify root cause, and implement robust process improvements. Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to develop new processes to enable Litho shrink processes.
  • Pathfinding & Technology Transfer: Define pathfinding activities for new patterning technology, evaluating High NA Immersion for next-generation nodes. Lead technology transfer from R&D to HVM for photolithography processes.
  • Photo Process Characterization: Lead development to create next generation Litho Shrink processes for 20nm class logic nodes.
    • Drive litho-etch integration (LE, LELE, SADP / pitch doubling) for advanced patterning schemes.
    • Develop and implement resolution enhancement techniques (RET) and optical proximity correction (OPC)strategies.
    • Evaluate and select materials systems, including photoresists, hard masks, and anti-reflective coatings.
    • Characterize and reduce patterning defects, including line edge roughness (LER), CD variation, and overlay errors.
    • Collaborate closely with Etch team to optimize pattern transfer, profile control, and CD uniformity Interface with cross-functional teams including design, integration, yield, and manufacturing.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
  • Master's in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of industry experience in advanced semiconductor process development
  • Direct, hands-on experience with 22nm node or comparable advanced nodes (e.g., 28nm, 14nm)
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Photolithography process development and optimization
    • Litho-etch integration (LELE, SADP, pitch splitting/doubling)
    • OPC and Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) methodologies
    • Dry etch processes for pattern transfer
  • Deep understanding of:
    • Critical dimension (CD) control and uniformity
    • Overlay and alignment challenges
    • Defectivity mechanisms and mitigation strategies

Preferred qualifications:
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related discipline
  • Experience with self-aligned multiple patterning (SAMP, SADP, SAQP)
  • Familiarity with advanced nodes below 22nm (e.g., 16/14nm FinFET technologies)
  • Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments (foundry or IDM)
  • Exposure to industry-standard modeling and OPC tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments
  • Experience with advanced reticle layout and Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET)
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative team-player mindset
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of Immersion lithography, DUV, and multi-patterning processes. Demonstrated ability to Design for Manufacturing
  • Software Skills: Proficiency with lithography simulation software (ProLith, S-Litho) and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Python)

About Us
Why TI?
  • Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
  • We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
  • Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
About the Team
TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

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As a global semiconductor company, we design, manufacture, test and sell analog and embedded processing chips to nearly 100,000 customers. Our products enable electronics everywhere and in things you experience every day - from health care, smart homes and connected cars to drones, smart phones and more. Our passion to create a better and more sustainable world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors drives us to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable.

Industry

Semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dallas, TX, US

Year founded

1930