Principal Engineer Advanced Package Technology Development

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Boise is looking for a Principal Engineer in Advanced Package Technology Development. In this role, you will lead innovation efforts through strategic leadership, influencing the development of packaging technologies and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Applicants should possess over 5 years of experience in semiconductor advanced packaging and a relevant degree. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on driving technological advancements and business value.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of professional experience in semiconductor advanced packaging.
• Deep knowledge of High Bandwidth Memory, and emerging 3D integration strategies including Hybrid bonding.
• Hands-on process module engineering experience in Wafer Level Packaging or 3D stacking process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-value technology solutions and drive technical innovation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for technology integration.
• Define packaging technology roadmaps and assess competitive metrics.

Skills

Professional experience in semiconductor advanced packaging

Knowledge of High Bandwidth Memory

Process module engineering experience

Experience in DRAM manufacturing

Education

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Material Science, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Req ID: JR95525

Principal Engineer Advanced Package Technology Development

Job Summary

As a Principal Engineer within Micron’s Advanced Package Technology Development team, you will play a key role in driving innovation through strategic, industry‑informed leadership. Based at the Boise campus, you will shape advanced packaging technology roadmaps and investment priorities by applying deep technical expertise alongside rigorous cost and value analysis, enabling well‑balanced trade‑off decisions across performance, scalability, and total cost of ownership. Working in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment, you will influence solutions aligned with Micron’s business objectives, contributing directly to increased revenue, long‑term strategic success, and the development of leading‑edge packaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-value, differentiated technology solutions by finding opportunities and driving technical innovation to provide business value.
• Collaborate continuously with internal and external partners to ensure seamless technology integration.
• Consult and influence technical and strategic decisions at senior management levels.
• Analyze and understand competitive trends to improve Micron’s competitive edge.
• Guide the development of packaging technology roadmaps.
• Assess competitive metrics through data intelligence for strategic advantage.
• Define requirements with proven technical data and content.
• Innovate continuously through patents, trade secrets, technical presentations, and papers, leading to build wins and quality improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Over 5 years of professional experience in semiconductor advanced packaging.
• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Material Science, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of High Bandwidth Memory, 2.5D integration, and emerging 3D integration strategies including Hybrid bonding (Required).
• Hands‑on process module engineering experience in Wafer Level Packaging or 3D stacking process (Required).
• Experience in DRAM manufacturing and OSAT companies (Required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of DRAM wafer structure and process flows (Highly Preferred).
• Proficient in English, with additional language skills in East Asian languages being highly preferred.
• A passion for innovation demonstrated by patent inventions or published literature.

Job Profile(s)

Semiconductor Process Engineer 5

Relocation Level

TBD

Equal Employment 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.