RDA Applications Engineer

3000 Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an RDA Applications Engineer to design and optimize SEM/ADC and Optical recipes, quantify semiconductor processing, and develop SPC methods in a high-volume fab environment.

The role collaborates with process integration, data science, and yield teams, driving early data collection improvements, health metrics, and line performance. Strong analytics and communication skills are essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in semiconductors or programming.
• 5–10 years in an RDA/Metro, HVM or Semiconductor TD setting.
• Experience with Optical/EBEAM defect inspection or semiconductor manufacturing techniques.
• Excellent technical, communication, and analytics skills.
• Ability to innovate and drive effective change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop SEM/ADC recipes and applications to quantify semiconductor processing and SPC.
• Develop Optical (Brightfield/Darkfield) recipes and SPC methods.
• Collaborate with new RDA tools to improve data collection methods.
• Identify and respond to process anomalies.
• Improve techniques and utilize tools to quantify process issues.
• Synthesize solutions from technical meetings and share with global teams.
• Maintain alignment across sites with the global network.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Programming experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Engineering/related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics/Programming/Engineering

Tools

ESCAN

SEM

Brightfield

Darkfield

Macro

Job description

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

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. As an RDA Applications Engineer in Micron’s newest Fab, you will learn how to use state-of-the-art inline RDA Inspection equipment and processes to troubleshoot, inspect and monitor the line health. The goal of this position is to develop SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope)/ADC recipes, inspection techniques and recipes on the Optical (Brightfield/Darkfield) Tool Sets to quantify the performance of wafer fabrication. We need engineers who are passionate about detecting problems and eager to make changes for the better. You will have the opportunity to learn additional inspection equipment and applications as well as use data analysis skills to visualize and quantify processes. This position will provide the opportunity for you to collaborate with engineers in process integration, process development, data science, and yield analysis within the ID1 facility. As ID1 RDA Applications Engineer, your ideas will have the ability to impact the team globally. Support experimentation, analyze data, track health metrics, collaborate with Technical Development, and work in High Volume Manufacturing.

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.

Benefits

• 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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.

To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).

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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.