CMP Process Development R&D Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Staff CMP PD Engineer in Boise to lead chemical mechanical planarization development and optimization for state-of-the-art memory devices.

You will work with process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield improvement, and equipment vendors to drive CMP performance, cost reduction, and quality. The role requires strong problem-solving, DOE/SPC experience, and willingness to travel for process transfers.

Qualifications

• M.S./Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of semiconductor CMP process engineering experience.
• Experience with dielectrics/metals CMP and slurry/pad interactions.
• Experience in FEOL/BEOL CMP and CMP-related electrical/probe failure.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing and solid-state device physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop CMP processes to meet device requirements.
• Optimize CMP processes to reduce cost and variability.
• Collaborate with process integration and development teams.
• Conduct root cause and failure mode analyses with OEMs and vendors.
• Perform fundamental research to drive next-gen CMP solutions.
• Maintain a technology development pilot manufacturing line.
• Support process transfer to production facilities (international travel possible).

Skills

CMP process engineering

Semiconductor processing

DOE & SPC

Failure analysis

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Materials Science or related field

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. Welcome! As a Staff CMP PD Engineer in our Technology Development Group based in Boise, you will identify, diagnose, and resolve assembly process related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D or SPC/FDC methodology! Additional responsibilities include coordinating and carrying out process, equipment, and material evaluation/optimization to implement changes at process step, leading and participating in yield improvement and cost reduction activities, handling new process baseline qualifications, and managing, auditing, and collaborating closely with material suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and risk management objectives. We are a part of a highly collaborative atmosphere, interacting with various groups such as process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield improvement, manufacturing, and equipment vendors, to ensure robust CMP processes that meet the detailed physical and electrical requirements for Micron products. You will grow into an experienced engineer, driving CMP technology roadmaps, which have a direct influence on Micron’s global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing!

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).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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