LEAD PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, ID1 ATE DE PROC

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking a Lead Principal Engineer to develop etch processes using state-of-the-art plasma etch tools, including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP), and Electron Cyclotron Resonance (ECR) technologies. The role collaborates with High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) fabs to deploy advanced dry etch technologies and accelerate production ramps, working with technology development partners, Operational Central teams, and HVM fabs.

The position works with Technology Development and HVM to develop, deploy, and sustain end-to-end manufacturing excellence through supplier management and central operations execution. It establishes global alignment across organizations around cost, efficiency, new product introduction speed, and quality metrics, and influences HVM fabs on high-priority KPIs for yield enhancement, variability, and defectivity. The position supervises the work of other engineers and requires 10% international travel.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Plasma dry etch technology experience.
• Experience leading suppliers and establishing supplier accountability programs.
• Experience establishing manufacturing team structures, standards, and processes.
• Ability to resolve yield, defectivity, and cycle-time issues related to the process area.
• Statistical analysis using JMP.
• Experience driving dry etch area MOR-POR gaps, PMI, SPC, and CSPEC.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on complex capacity or cost-reduction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop etch processes on state-of-the-art plasma etch tools.
• Collaborate with HVM fabs to deploy advanced dry etch technologies and accelerate production ramps.
• Engage with technology development partners, Operational Central teams, and HVM fabs.
• Work with Technology Development and HVM to develop, deploy, and sustain end-to-end manufacturing excellence.
• Manage suppliers and support central operations execution.
• Establish global alignment around commercial cost, efficiency, NPI speed, and quality metrics.
• Influence HVM fabs on high-priority KPIs for yield enhancement, variability, and defectivity.
• Supervise the work of other engineers.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve complex capacity or cost-reduction projects.
• Lead suppliers and establish supplier accountability programs.
• Establish manufacturing team structures, standards, and processes.
• Resolve yield, defectivity, and cycle-time issues in the process area.
• Drive dry etch area MOR-POR gaps, PMI, SPC, and CSPEC.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Benefits to protect income in the event of illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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