PCVD Process Engineer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC is hiring for a process engineer to create, develop, and optimize deposition processes in the semiconductor fab. You will drive yield improvements, cost reductions, and productivity while solving complex process challenges.

The role requires a Master’s degree plus 5 years of related experience, plus strong skills in CVD/ALD or PVD, DRAM process integration, data analysis with JMP or Python, and SPC/FDC-driven quality control.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with CVD/ALD or PVD thin-film deposition and process qualification.
• Knowledge of DRAM fabrication and process integration.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and optimize processes to improve product quality, drive yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management.
• Identify, diagnose and resolve process-related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or the SPC/FDC methodology.
• Coordinate and carry out process, equipment and material evaluation/optimization to implement changes at process step, lead and participate in yield improvement and cost optimization activities, handle new process baseline qualifications and manage, audit and collaborate with material suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and risk mitigation objectives.
• Supervise the health of assigned processes, ensure high-quality output, and provide proactive redundancy plans for bottlenecks that could impact Fab cycle time or turns.

Skills

DRAM fabrication knowledge

DOE for multi-variable optimization

SPC/FDC systems

Process troubleshooting and yield

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Python

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.

Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC

Create, develop, and optimize processes to improve product quality, drive process yield improvements, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolve manufacturing line problems. Identify, diagnose and resolve process related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or the SPC/FDC methodology. Coordinate and carry out process, equipment and material evaluation/optimization to implement changes at process step, lead and participate in yield improvement and cost optimization activities, handle new process baseline qualifications and manage, audit and collaborate with material suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and risk mitigation objectives. Supervise the health of their assigned processes, ensure high-quality output, and provide proactive redundancy plans for bottlenecks that could impact Fab cycle time (CT) or turns.

Employer will accept a Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.

Position requires:

1. CVD/ALD or PVD thin-film deposition, including process qualification, fab-to-fab transfer, and tool-to-tool matching
2. DRAM semiconductor fabrication and process integration knowledge, including downstream process interactions
3. Advanced data analysis using JMP or Python
4. Process control using SPC and FDC systems
5. Physics, chemistry, and mathematical principles to analyze deposition processes
6. Design of Experiments (DOE) for multi-variable process optimization across multi-chamber systems
7. Defect analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions for yield improvement

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.