DRAM Process Integration Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, ID, seeks a Process Integration Engineer to drive DRAM performance and manufacturability, collaborating with device physics and multiple teams. You will focus on integration and circuit issues to enable next-generation memory.

You will lead experiments in the R&D fab, optimize flows, and analyze data to fix yield, margin, and cost issues while supporting cross-functional programs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• MS in engineering with 7–10+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Expertise in DRAM and NAND memory technologies.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and process integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology integration activities enabling manufacturability of DRAM technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (process development, product engineering, design) to address yield and margin issues.
• Design and run experiments in the R&D fab.
• Optimize process flows and develop solutions to meet product requirements.
• Extract, analyze, and act on inline/defect/param/probe data to fix yield, performance, and cost issues.

Skills

DRAM memory technology

Semiconductor device physics

Process integration

Data analysis & DOE

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS in engineering

PhD in engineering

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.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence possible! We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities, because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.

As a process integration engineer in the DRAM organization, you will be part of a team of world‑class engineers who are working in an industry‑leading 300mm R&D facility on technology which enables future memory scaling. You will focus on the performance and manufacturability of Micron’s cutting‑edge next‑generation memories. Areas of concentration will include integration and circuit issues specific to DRAM technology. In addition to a broad basis of process integration knowledge, this position will require a strong background in semiconductor device physics. Role interacts significantly with the process development, simulation, modeling, characterization, and reliability groups.

Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Lead technology integration activities in enabling manufacturability of state‑of‑the‑art DRAM technology
• Engage with numerous cross‑functional teams including process development, product engineering, design, yield improvement, advanced mask and probe to arrive at solutions to yield and margin issues
• Design and handle experiments in the R&D fab
• Optimize process flows and develop creative solutions to meet product requirements.
• Extract, supervise, analyze, and react to inline data, defect data, param data and probe data to fix yield issues, performance, reliability, add process margin and reduce costs.
• Lead / participate in continuous yield improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Summarize sophisticated problems, derive, explain actions taken to address them and drive team to implement them.

Minimum Qualifications

• You have a detailed knowledge of mainstream memory technologies such as DRAM, NAND, etc. acquired through significant proven contributions.
• You are an expert in semiconductor device physics.
• You have strong understanding of semiconductor process integration and process development.
• You are very familiar with both process integration & circuit/architecture issues as they relate to memory.
• Education: MS in engineering field paired with 7 - 10+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in any engineering field paired with 5+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience.
• Proven project management skills and experience driving multi‑functional technical teams.
• You are proficient with data analysis, DOE, and statistical techniques.
• You understand the challenges and opportunities facing alternative memory technologies

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, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or 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.