CMP Process Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, ID seeks a Senior CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarization) Process Engineer to start up, develop and optimize CMP processes, driving yield improvements and cost reductions. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues and push for process excellence in DRAM fabrication.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong collaboration, and willingness to travel for onboarding and international training, with opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Process Owner within CMP
• BS or Masters in Engineering; equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+ years
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training
• Willingness to learn Agentic AI to improve workflow

Responsibilities

• Start up, develop, and optimize CMP processes to improve yield
• Collaborate with equipment and integrations engineers to resolve issues
• Drive yield, defectivity, production and cost improvements via SPC
• Use project management to meet milestones

Skills

Strong process area knowledge

DRAM development

Analytical skills

Programming skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Masters in Engineering

AAS with 5+ years industry experience

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Data Science tools

Programming languages

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.

At Micron-Boise, ID, we are undergoing a historic $15 billion investment in semiconductor manufacturing; construction began in early 2023, with DRAM production slated for the second half of the decade.

As a leader in the semiconductor industry, we build solutions that inspire and transform technology. With plans to invest more than $150 billion globally over the next decade in leading-edge manufacturing, we are looking for passionate people to join our Boise expansion team and contribute to the growth and innovation of the semiconductor industry.

As a Senior CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarization) Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing, and optimizing processes to improve product quality, driving process yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. Your expertise will give to the production of high-quality semiconductor components that are pivotal to our customers' success. You will work closely with multi-functional teams to tackle process issues and implement solutions that improve efficiency and yield. Your passion for engineering and willingness to learn will help us overcome the challenges of this fast-paced industry. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values collaboration, and is eager to dive deep into the technical aspects of semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Strong process area knowledge
• DRAM development and manufacturing experience
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and integrations engineers to identify and resolve issues affecting production
• Use project management skills to complete project milestones that close yield, defectivity, production, and cost gaps
• Drive improvements across all SPC (statistical process control) charts that you own

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience working as Process Owner within CMP
• BS or Masters in the Engineering field, equivalent military experience or AAS with 5+yr industry experience
• Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and training purposes
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help developed efficient workflow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in Data Science and Programming skills

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How Micron engineers pave the way for semiconductors

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.

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