Metals/Films Process Development Engineer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Paid time-off and holidays

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Process Engineer responsible for starting up and optimizing processes. This position involves improving product quality and reducing costs by diagnosing assembly process problems.

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in a related field and experience with thin-film deposition techniques like ALD and CVD, as well as surface analysis techniques such as XPS and AFM.

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with generous paid time-off and family leave.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in diagnosing and resolving assembly process-related problems.
• Ability to manage and audit material suppliers for quality and cost objectives.
• Strong understanding of solid-state physics and materials exploration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve assembly process related problems.
• Lead continuous yield improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Thin-film deposition techniques

Surface analysis techniques

Data analysis and statistical techniques

Communication and teamwork

Planning and experimenting

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar field

Tools

XPS

AFM

XRD

AES

EBSD

SIMS

Job description

As a Process Engineer you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing and optimizing processes to improve product quality and reliability, workflow and yield, and for reducing costs and managing risks by identifying, diagnosing, and resolving assembly process problems using failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or SPC/FDC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose and resolve assembly process related problems.
• Coordinate and execute process, equipment and material evaluation/optimization initiatives and implement changes at process step.
• Lead or participate in continuous yield improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Validate and fan out new process baseline qualification, including new process, tools and/or materials for new product introduction.
• Support SPC/FDC/RMS/APC.
• Support site‑to‑site portability.
• Manage and audit material suppliers to achieve quality, cost and risk management objectives.
• Support internal and external audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
• Background in a variety of thin‑film deposition techniques, particularly ALD, CVD, and/or PVD.
• Experience with several surface analysis techniques, such as XPS, AFM, XRD, AES, EBSD, and/or SIMS.
• Understanding of solid‑state physics, including transition‑metal oxides, metals, surfaces and interfaces, and the fundamental challenges in materials exploration for device scaling.
• Proven communication and teamwork experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding chemical kinetics and their direct application to CVD, ALD, PVD deposition processes in various deposition reactors.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Ability to evaluate and make insightful inferences from large amounts of electrical and physical data.
• Planning and carrying out effective, well‑designed experiments and writing clear, concise reports detailing the results.
• Ability to lead projects effectively, making the best use of available resources.
• Passion for learning new skills as needed.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.