Principal Engineer, APTD

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Relocation support (if applicable)

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. Boise campus seeks a Principal Engineer to guide advanced packaging technology roadmaps and investment priorities. You will apply rigorous cost and value analysis to balance performance, scalability, and total cost of ownership.

This role requires deep technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and influence at senior management levels to drive revenue and strategic success.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in semiconductor advanced packaging.
• BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Electrical/Mechanical/Physics or related field.
• Deep knowledge of 2.5D and 3D integration strategies including hybrid bonding.
• Hands-on process module engineering in WLP or 3D stacking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-value technology solutions and drive innovation for business value.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for seamless integration.
• Consult and influence senior management decisions with technical data.
• Analyze competitive trends to strengthen Micron’s edge.
• Guide packaging roadmaps and assess data-driven requirements.
• Innovate through patents and publications to build wins.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Innovation mindset

Education

Advanced packaging degree required

Tools

Wafer Level Packaging

3D integration

Hybrid bonding

Job description

Department overview

The Advanced Packaging Technology Development (APTD) team at Micron leads the creation of cutting‑edge memory and storage solutions that power the AI era. We work hands‑on with global R&D groups, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to turn breakthrough ideas into real, production-ready technologies. We thrive on innovation and collaboration!

Job summary

As a Principal Engineer within APTD, 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 10 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
• Experience in DRAM manufacturing and OSAT companies

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

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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc

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.