Films Process Development Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Income protection

Paid family leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a professional in Albany, NY, to develop and optimize thin film deposition processes essential for advanced DRAM technology. The role involves leading process characterization and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine equipment and processes.

Candidates should have a PhD or MS and at least 4 years in semiconductor development. Competitive salary ranges from $107,000 to $182,000, along with various benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with 4+ years of experience in semiconductor materials or process development.
• Strong foundation in materials science, chemical reaction engineering, and thin film physics.
• Experience with ALD, CVD, PECVD, PE-ALD, and LPCVD processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize thin film deposition processes for EUV-enabled DRAM technology.
• Lead process characterization and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with teams to mature equipment and process solutions.
• Analyze large datasets and provide clear recommendations.

Skills

Semiconductor process development

Materials science

Chemical reaction engineering

Thin film physics

Hands-on experience with patterning films

ALD, CVD, PECVD processes

SPC knowledge

Education

PhD or MS in a relevant field

Tools

XPS

AFM

XRD

SIMS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and transfer thin film deposition processes for EUV‑enabled DRAM technology.
• Lead process characterization, troubleshooting, and defect reduction through VME Drive thin film roadmap activities aligned to future technology nodes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to mature equipment, chemistries, and process solutions.
• Analyze large physical and electrical datasets and communicate clear recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MS with 4+ years of semiconductor experience in materials or process development.
• Strong foundation in materials science, chemical reaction engineering, and thin film physics.
• Hands‑on experience with patterning films such as photoresist, hard masks, and spacers.
• Experience with ALD, CVD, PECVD, PE‑ALD, and/or LPCVD processes.
• Knowledge of SPC and process maturity for manufacturable technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing thin films specifically for EUV patterning environments.
• Background with surface analysis techniques such as XPS, AFM, XRD, or SIMS.
• Experience driving vendor equipment or process roadmaps.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross‑functional or global development teams.
• Strong ability to adapt and execute in a rapidly changing R&D environment.

Salary

US base salary range: $107,000.00 - $182,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity.

Benefits

Micron offers medical, dental, and vision plans, income protection, paid family leave, paid time‑off, and paid holidays. For details see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity

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.