R&D Thin Films Process Development Engineer Advanced DRAM

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time‑off program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Process Development Engineer focused on dielectric deposition to own key processes and influence technical direction.

You will collaborate with integration, equipment, and operations to deliver robust, scalable solutions meeting aggressive performance and yield goals. The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a related field, hands-on thin‑film deposition experience, and data-driven problem solving using DOE/SPC.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field, or PhD with relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with thin-film deposition and process troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of ALD, epitaxy, or plasma-based deposition fundamentals.
• Experience using data-driven methods such as DOE, SPC, and basic materials characterization.
• Ability to work independently and clearly communicate technical results.

Responsibilities

• Drive project roadmaps and manage development and maturity timelines.
• Lead meaningful thin-film improvements within the hardware‑process space.
• Communicate status and plans to leadership with focus on technical fundamentals and model-based problem solving.
• Regularly interact with and lead cross-functional teams to influence technical and strategic decisions; build relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure projects meet technical and operational KPIs and deliver robust, scalable deposition solutions.

Skills

ALD deposition

Thin-film deposition

Epitaxy

Data-driven methods

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Physics/Chemistry/CE/Materials Science

Job description

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.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

We are part of Micron's Advanced DRAM Technology Development organization, where we push the limits of memory technology every day. Our team works at the intersection of materials science, hardware, and manufacturing to bring next‑generation DRAM devices to life. We collaborate closely, test bold ideas, and move fast to turn innovation into results.

This role is critical to building the thin‑film foundations of advanced DRAM devices. As a Process Development Engineer focused on dielectric deposition, you will own key processes, influence technical direction, and work hands‑on with state‑of‑the‑art tools. You’ll partner across integration, equipment, and operations to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet aggressive performance and yield goals!

Responsibilities

• Technically innovate: Drive strategic, technical, and tactical decisions at a project and platform level by contributing to feasibility studies;
• Proactively engage technical challenges before they become problems.
• Key processes for this role will be the development/incorporation of new and improved thin films deposition to build High Aspect Ratio Advanced DRAM Features and Devices.
• Operationally Focus: Have the vision and operational understanding to relate on wafer performance to hardware performance, and drive solutions to improve key film metrics like uniformity, conformality, quality, selectivity and electrical or optical performance.
• Impact Results: Lead initiatives to ensure your projects are meeting the technical and operational requirements to ensure program KPI's.
• Influence: Regularly interact with and lead cross‑functional teams to influence technical and strategic decisions; builds strong relationships with the suppliers.

Skill and Experience

Regularly drive project roadmaps, execute to development and maturity timelines, drive meaningful thin‑films improvements within the hardware‑process space. Deliver meaningful messages to leadership team to communicate status and plans with focus on technical fundamentals and model‑based problem solving.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field OR PhD research with relevant industry experience
• Hands‑on experience with thin‑film deposition and process troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of ALD, epitaxy, or plasma‑based deposition fundamentals
• Experience using data‑driven methods such as DOE, SPC, and basic materials characterization
• Ability to work independently and clearly communicate technical results

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor thin‑film deposition or manufacturing
• Experience applying AI, coding, automation, or data science in process development
• Proven ability to deliver results through cross‑functional teamwork

Benefits

• 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
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time‑off program
• Paid holidays

Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.

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.