CMP Process Development R&D Engineer

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions. As a Staff CMP PD Engineer in the Technology Development Group, you will identify, diagnose, and resolve assembly process related problems using methodologies like failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or SPC/FDC. Your role will involve coordinating and executing process, equipment, and material evaluations and optimizations, leading yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives, handling new process baseline qualifications, and managing supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, and risk objectives. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams such as process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield improvement, manufacturing, and equipment vendors to ensure robust CMP processes that meet Micron product requirements. This role offers growth into an experienced engineer driving CMP technology roadmaps that influence Micron's global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

Requirements

• M.S./Ph. D. (or equivalent education) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields.
• 5+ years of semiconductor process engineering experience in CMP related process preferably in 300mm wafer fab.
• Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development with fundamental understanding of slurry/ pad interactions is desired.
• Experience in FEOL/ BEOL CMP process development and understanding of CMP related electrical/probe failure.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing, solid-state device physics desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design of experiment techniques (DOE), SPC, Defect analysis and data analysis
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions.
• Ability to resolve sophisticated issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving and willingness to Using AI
• Proficiency in statistics, preferably in statistical process control and hands on experience with CMP tools and endpoint systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing chemical mechanical planarization processes to meet the physical & electrical requirements of Micron’s products.
• Optimizing CMP processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability.
• Collaborating with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions.
• Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current hardware, CMP consumable and drive CMP development projects with OEMs and consumable vendors for solutions.
• Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next-generation products.
• Maintaining a technology development pilot manufacturing line.
• Support process transfer to production facilities (some international travel may be required).

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior