Principal Wet Process Engineer, Advanced Packaging

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Wet Process Engineer in Boise, Idaho. You'll be responsible for developing processes that enhance product quality and reliability while resolving assembly issues. Key tasks involve process optimization, yield improvement, and conducting FMEA and SPC methodologies.

The candidate should possess a BS or MS in a relevant field and 7-13 years of experience in process engineering, particularly with memory products. Micron offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7-13 years of experience in process development with Advanced Packaging focus.
• Experience in DRAM, NAND, or other memory products.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve assembly process-related problems.
• Implement process optimization initiatives.
• Support SPC/FDC/RMS/APC and manage material suppliers.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Material properties and characterization

Problem-solving

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Education

BS or MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics

Tools

Python

Statistics software

Job description

Role Summary:

As a Principal Wet Process Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for developing and optimizing processes to improve product quality and reliability, working on process yield improvement, cost reduction, productivity improvement, and risk management. You will also resolve assembly process‑related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D, or SPC/FDC methodology, lead and participate in yield improvement and cost reduction activities, and handle new process baseline qualifications. Additionally, you will plan projects involving new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in processing or developing new or improved processes.

Role Responsibilities:

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve assembly process‑related problems
• Coordinate and implement process, equipment, and material evaluation/optimization initiatives and implement changes at process step
• Validate and fan out innovative processes, tools, and/or materials for new product introduction
• Develop, optimize, and characterize wet chemistry processes to meet the requirements of pioneering advanced packaging products
• 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:

• BS or MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field
• 7-13 years of direct experience working as a process development engineer with an Advanced Packaging focus on DRAM, NAND, or other memory products
• Excellent data collection, organization, and analysis skills with experience using Python and statistics software
• Skills and experience with material properties and characterization techniques
• Experience using statistics and model‑based problem solving to find solutions to problems
• Skilled at crafting valid tests and Design of Experiments (DOE)

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry with at least 10 years specifically in Advanced Packaging within the semiconductor industry
• Substantial hands‑on experience with wet chemistry development in a cleanroom environment
• Experience leveraging AI and automation for data analysis and process‑improvement

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Engineer 4 - Semiconductor Process Engineer 5

Relocation Level:

TBD

Benefits:

Micron offers medical, dental, vision, disability, paid time‑off, paid holidays, and paid family leave.

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.