Senior CMP Equipment Engineer – Micron Technology

NanoHelp; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid family leave

Career growth programs

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Senior CMP Equipment Engineer to oversee CMP tool installation and optimization. This role is critical in ensuring wafer yield and defect-free surfaces for advanced DRAM memory products. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in semiconductor manufacturing. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and collaboration with global vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field required.
• Experience with CMP processes in semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, qualification, and performance optimization of CMP tools.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance for maximum uptime.
• Collaborate with engineers to enhance process performance.

Skills

Chemical mechanical planarization

Data analytics

Preventive and corrective maintenance

SPC and DOE knowledge

Collaboration with vendors

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMP equipment

Job description

Lead CMP Equipment Engineering for Advanced Semiconductor and Nanotechnology Manufacturing

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior CMP Equipment Engineer to join its new Boise, Idaho fab. This role plays a vital part in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) for cutting-edge semiconductor and nanotechnology-enabled DRAM production.

Job Details

• Title: Senior CMP Equipment Engineer
• Organization/Publisher: Micron Technology, Inc.
• Work Location: Boise, Idaho, USA
• Research Field: Nanotechnology, Semiconductor Manufacturing, CMP Engineering
• Funding Info: Full-time, Industry-funded
• Application Deadline: Not specified (Apply ASAP)

Micron Technology, a global leader in memory and storage innovation, is embarking on an ambitious $15 billion expansion in Boise, Idaho—home to one of the most advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities in the United States. With DRAM production planned for the second half of the decade, Micron is seeking a Senior CMP Equipment Engineer to help drive its nanotechnology-driven manufacturing operations.

The Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process is at the heart of wafer-level fabrication, ensuring smooth, defect-free surfaces for nanoscale circuit patterning. In this role, you will install, qualify, and optimize cutting-edge CMP tools in a brand-new cleanroom environment. Your work will directly influence wafer yield, product reliability, and the performance of advanced DRAM memory products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee installation, qualification, and performance optimization of CMP tools.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure maximum uptime.
• Partner with process engineers to resolve wafer yield and surface defect challenges.
• Leverage SPC, DOE, and data analytics to enhance CMP process performance.
• Collaborate with global vendors to drive continuous equipment improvements.
• Support training programs during a 4+ month onboarding in Taiwan before transitioning to Boise operations.

Why This Role is Important in Nanotechnology:

CMP is one of the most critical steps in nanofabrication, enabling the creation of ultra-flat wafer surfaces at atomic-scale precision. In advanced DRAM production, this step is essential for achieving the sub-10 nm feature sizes needed for high-density, high-speed memory chips. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, materials science, and nanoscale manufacturing—a key pillar of the semiconductor industry.

Benefits & Work Culture:

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, paid family leave, robust paid time-off, and career growth programs. As part of a global innovation leader, you’ll work with engineers and scientists advancing the boundaries of nanotechnology and semiconductor performance.

Micron is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.