RDA Applications Engineer

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an RDA Application Engineer to develop SEM/ADC and Optical recipes and drive data collection improvements in advanced inline inspection environments.

The role emphasizes collaborating with global teams, diagnosing process anomalies, and innovating methods to quantify and monitor semiconductor processing across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in semiconductor or programming field.
• 5–10 years in RDA/Metro, HVM or Semiconductor TD team (ESCAN, SEM, Brightfield, Darkfield, Macro).
• Experience with Optical/EBEAM defect inspection techniques.
• Excellent technical, communication, and analytics skills.
• Ability to innovate and drive change in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop SEM review recipes and ADC recipes and applications.
• Develop Optical (Brightfield/Darkfield) recipes and applications.
• Work with new RDA tools and strategies to improve data collection methods.
• Identify, raise awareness, and respond to process anomalies.
• Improve techniques to quantify relevant process issues using existing tools.
• Participate in technical meetings and synthesize solutions or opportunities in detection.
• Collaborate with the global network to align methods across sites.

Skills

Defect inspection

Optical/EBEAM

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Innovative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Ph.D. in Physics/Engineering

Tools

ESCAN

SEM

Brightfield

Darkfield

Macro

Job description

About Micron Technology

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.

Join Micron's team as an RDA Application Engineer in our innovative Fab. Work with advanced inline RDA Inspection tools to, inspect, and monitor line health.

Responsibilities:

• Develop SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) review recipes and ADC recipes and applications that can quantify semiconductor processing and develop statistical process control methods.
• Develop Optical (Brightfield/Darkfield) recipes and applications that can quantify semiconductor processing and develop statistical process control methods.
• Work with new RDA tools and strategies to drive towards earlier or more efficient data collection methods.
• Recognize, identify, raise awareness and respond to process anomalies.
• Build and improve upon techniques and identify new ways to use existing tools in order to quantify relevant process issues.
• We expect active participation in technical meetings and then synthesize solutions, develop new opportunities or novel approaches in detection solutions.
• Collaborate with the global network to develop best known methods and maintain alignment between sites

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in a semiconductor or programming field is required.
• 5-10 years of experience working in an RDA/Metro, HVM or Semiconductor TD team setting (ESCAN, SEM, Brightfield, Darkfield, Macro or related).
• Experience with Optical/EBEAM (ESCAN, Brightfield, Darkfield, Macro or related) defect inspection or semiconductor manufacturing techniques
• Excellent technical, communication, and analytics skills
• The shown ability to innovate and drive effective change in an energizing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Programming or Engineering areas.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor inspection equipment
• Basic knowledge of CMOS circuits and characterization methods

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Engineer 3

Relocation Level: TBD

Benefits

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.