Principal/MTS Chemistry Development Engineer, 3D DRAM Wet Etch

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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. As a Principal/MTS Process Development Engineer with a focus on new chemistry develop, you will be part of a revolutionary 3D DRAM Technology Development team. The position promises ample opportunity for innovation, collaboration and testing new dimensions in Advanced DRAM. You will work directly with Process Integration and other process areas including Dry Etch, Metals, CVD, Diffusion, Lithography and CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class wet etch tooling and own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals! Expectations for this role include, but not limited to: Technically innovate: Drive strategic technical and tactical decisions at a project and platform level by contributing to feasibility studies; Proactively engage technical challenges before they become problems. Key processes for this role will be the development/incorporation of new liquid-based chemicals for selective wet etching, surface prep, and high aspect processing. Technically Focus: Have the vision and technical skills to relate technologies and business plans of group and other group’s projects; Actively build Micron Intellectual Property; Aware of external technical advancements substantiated with understanding of the state-of-the art Impact Results: Lead Micron IP into successful technical readiness and transition to program integration. Influence: Regularly interact with senior management to provide consultation and influence technical and strategic decisions; Crafts alliances with customers. Skill and experience: Regularly drive product planning/roadmap, platform features, and functional area strategy with a focus on scientific fundamentals

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or an equivalent field is required. Suitable qualifications include research performed during a PhD along with upwards of 5 years of pertinent professional work. Alternatively, holding a Master’s degree or similar experience with over 7 years of related professional work is acceptable.
• Prior semiconductor industry experience developing specialty chemicals from Lab to Fab through expert subject area knowledge in resolving issues and solving highly complex problems using root-cause or model-based problem solving!
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, prioritizing meeting commitments through project management skills and the exchange of complex information with peers/management.
• Prior industry experience leading in at least one to two projects with significant cross group interaction that demonstrate the ability to be the prime consultant on specialized projects and programs that drive departmental objectives.
• Expert-level knowledge in the following: thermodynamics/kinetic factors driving chemical reactions, transport phenomena, fluid dynamics, fundamental characterization of chemical reactions.

Nice To Haves

• Incorporation of AI into daily work role. Specific emphasis in coding, automation and/or data science.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic technical and tactical decisions at a project and platform level by contributing to feasibility studies
• Proactively engage technical challenges before they become problems
• Development/incorporation of new liquid-based chemicals for selective wet etching, surface prep, and high aspect processing
• Have the vision and technical skills to relate technologies and business plans of group and other group’s projects
• Actively build Micron Intellectual Property
• Aware of external technical advancements substantiated with understanding of the state-of-the art
• Lead Micron IP into successful technical readiness and transition to program integration
• Regularly interact with senior management to provide consultation and influence technical and strategic decisions
• Crafts alliances with customers
• Regularly drive product planning/roadmap, platform features, and functional area strategy with a focus on scientific fundamentals

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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