Job Description

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.

Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Technology Inc. is a Fortune 500 company & that employs about 45,000 workers worldwide, with HQ in Boise, ID. Micron offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of memory solutions—starting with foundational DRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash memory, extending to SSDs, MCPs, HMCs, and other memory-based systems. As the only memory fab in the western hemisphere, Micron is in the industry for nearly forty-five years and continues to stay as the only U.S.-based DRAM manufacturer. Micron is one of the most prolific patent applicants in the world with 50,000 patents granted and still growing.

As a Senior/Principal engineer, you will be a part of a revolutionary 3D DRAM research & and development dry etch team. The position promises ample opportunities for innovation, collaboration and testing a new dimension with 3D DRAM. You will work directly with process integration and other process areas such as Wet etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography & CMP. You will work on state-of-the-art and best-in-class dry etch chambers & own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Leading Dry etch process development

• Develop/innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications.
• Work and innovate with process integration teams to influence integration flow or specs.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to solve complex structural problems.
• Support root cause and unique defect analysis.
• May require travel for project-related purposes.
• Present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes.

Interaction with other Process Areas

• Identify and drive towards a collaborative solution. Guide other area's technology roadmaps.
• Lead or be a part of cross-functional task force groups driving towards a target.
• Develop expertise in other areas process hardware, or technologies.

Interaction with Dry Etch peers

• Be a resource and mentor for peers in dry etch technology and/or project management.
• Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts.

Successful candidates for this position will have:

• An aptitude for a research and development environment.
• Experience in NVM parts integration/module ownership
• Experience with both ICP and CCP tools
• Experience in 3D NAND Worldline access or contact module.
• High aspect ratio etch experience (preferred)
• Experience in managing technical projects or leading groups of other engineers.
• Experience in or understanding of statistical process control and analysis.
• Understanding of various types of dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries)
• Knowledge of plasma physics, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience or coursework.
• Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.

Education

• MS / PhD with 3-10 years of relevant experience
• BS + 5-10 years of relevant experience

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, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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