Dry Etch MTS/Principal Engineer, Process Development, Advanced NAND

Micron Technology; Vimercate; In loco; EUR 76.000 - 128.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Meal vouchers

Corporate welfare

Remote working days allowance

Supplementary health insurance

Life coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer/MTS to join the Next Generation NAND Dry Etch team in Europe.

You will lead process development, collaborate with process integration and cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the equipment roadmap for current and future NAND generations. You will manage dry etch chambers, apply mechanistic understanding of plasma processes, and contribute to the Technical Leadership Program, with opportunities for international

Competenze

• PhD or Master’s with years of experience in semiconductor-related fields and dry etch process development.
• Experience in NAND/DRAM/Logic module development and cross-functional projects.
• Strong research orientation and leadership in technical projects.

Mansioni

• Lead innovation in dry etch technology and module advancement.
• Develop and optimize dry etch processes to meet specs.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on equipment roadmaps for current and future NAND generations.
• Mentor engineers and present process roadmaps to stakeholders.
• Guide cross-functional task forces and drive knowledge sharing.

Conoscenze

MS Office

Statistical analysis

Formazione

PhD (≥5 years)

Master’s degree (≥7 years)

Strumenti

Python

SAS/JMP

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

As a Principal Engineer/MTS (Member of Technical Staff), you will join a groundbreaking Next Generation NAND research and development Dry Etch team working on critical modules listed below.

This role offers many opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and expanding capabilities with Next Generation NAND. You will collaborate closely with process integration and other areas such as Wet Etch, CVD, Diffusion, Metals, Lithography, and CMP. You will manage powerful dry etch chambers and lead the process roadmap to achieve program and yield targets. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Main Responsibilities

• Leading innovation in Dry Etch technology and essential module advancement
• Develop and innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications.
• Work together with hardware teams to develop the equipment roadmap for the current and upcoming generation of NAND products.
• Show expertise in dry etch technology fundamentals and possess a mechanistic understanding of how process parameters affect outcomes.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to solve complex structural problems.
• Present process and technology roadmaps for current and future technology nodes.
• Proactively predict when and how a future issue could arise and build mitigation plans.
• Contribute towards the Technical Leadership Program.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and encourage skills within the team.
• Be associated with critical modules such as HAR, Tier by tier etches, WL contacts & staircase.

Other Responsibilities

• Find opportunities and drive towards a collaborative solution.
• Guide other areas on technology roadmaps.
• Lead or be part of cross-functional task force groups driving towards a target.
• Drive towards general expertise in other areas' process hardware or technologies.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for colleagues in dry etch technology and/or project management.
• Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts.

AI Responsibilities

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work.

Minimum Required Qualifications/Experience

• PhD with ≥5 years, or Master’s degree with ≥7 years, in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor engineering, or related fields along with at least 6 years of pertinent dry etch process development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable NAND, DRAM, or Logic module development experience, for example: projects and deliveries involving cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated interest in research and development environment.
• Knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport or surface phenomena gained through experience and/or coursework.
• Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving. Experience in managing technical projects.
• Understanding various types of plasma dry etch reactors (e.g., RF sources, chemistries).
• Expertise in statistical process control and analysis.
• Experience in solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio silicon/dielectric etches with a fundamental understanding of advanced conventional and unconventional (tailored) pulsing schemes.
• Lead supplier head-to-heads.

Must Have Technical Skills

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, and SAS software like JmP oe similar.
• Data science basics/Python coding/AI coders shall be preferred over candidates without this experience.

Must Have Soft Skills

• Strong statistical analysis, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Experience in leading cross functional projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Team player and self driver.

Embody Micron’s core values

• People – Respect, develop, and empower others
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking
• Tenacity – Show grit and determination
• Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork
• Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value
• Speed – Act with purpose and set the pace

This announcement is intended to build a talent pipeline of professionals based in Europe who may be interested in future international career opportunities within Micron Technology Inc. and its affiliated group companies worldwide. Opportunities associated with this talent pipeline may require international mobility or relocation. The specific work location and the Micron entity acting as the prospective employer will be clearly communicated to candidates during the first interview.

Employment, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the applicable laws, policies, and practices of the country in which the position is based.

The base salary range that Micron estimates it could pay in for this position full-time is: €76,000.00 - €128,000.00 per year, with A1 CCNL Level.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the position.

• Eligibility for a variable plan subject to the personal achievement of objectives and the company's performance
• Benefits, which -at the discretion of the company- currently include meal vouchers, corporate welfare, yearly allowance of remote working days, supplementary health insurance, life coverage, Employee Assistance Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Remuneration is determined by objective criteria, regardless of gender and of any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® brand. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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