Experienced CMP Process Engineer (Evergreen)

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans

Robust paid time-off program

Paid family leave

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer to own CMP processes across development and high-volume manufacturing. The role involves optimizing processes, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and over 10 years of experience. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CMP industry experience.
• Experience with dielectric and metal CMP, including slurry-pad interactions.
• Hands-on experience with CMP tools and endpoint systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, start up, optimize, and sustain CMP processes for yield improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using failure analysis and process control methods.
• Drive yield improvement, cost reduction, and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting manufacturing issues

Yield improvement

Process optimization

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMP tools

FMEA

SPC

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Team Overview

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. We’re part of a process engineering team that directly shapes the quality and reliability of advanced semiconductor technologies. Our team works closely with manufacturing, materials, and equipment to solve real production challenges and deliver measurable impact. If you enjoy hands‑on problem solving and seeing your work translate into better products, you’ll find this team both collaborative and rewarding! In this role, you will own CMP processes across development and high‑volume manufacturing. You’ll partner with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to improve yield, reduce cost, and ensure process stability and portability. Your work will play a key role in product performance, reliability, and speed to market.

Responsibilities

• Develop, start up, optimize, and sustain CMP processes for yield, cost, and reliability improvements


• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, SPC, and FDC methods


• Drive yield improvement, cost reduction, and risk management initiatives


• Qualify and deploy new process baselines, tools, and materials for NPI and site transfers


• Evaluate equipment, materials, and supplier performance to improve process outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field OR Master’s degree OR PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field


• 10+ years of CMP industry experience


• Experience with dielectric and metal CMP, including slurry‑pad interactions


• Hands‑on experience with CMP tools and endpoint systems


• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of semiconductor device physics and DRAM function


• Deep knowledge of CMP mechanisms, failure modes, and chemical interactions


• Experience with SPC, FDC, RMS, or APC systems


• Familiarity with Leveraging AI assisted tools for operational efficiency or coding

Benefits

• 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


• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave


• Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays


• Additional benefits information is available in 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.