SMTS Engineer, Adv DRAM PI

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead process integration for manufacturable memory technologies in a cutting-edge 300mm R&D environment in Boise, Idaho. You will design experiments, optimize flows, and analyze data to improve yield, performance, reliability, and costs.

The role requires a Master’s in engineering with 5+ years in semiconductors; PhD is a plus. Collaboration across departments and leadership of technical teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering with 5+ years semiconductor industry experience.
• Proficiency in semiconductor device physics and process development.
• Knowledge of mainstream memory technologies (DRAM/NAND) and related contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead process integration activities to enable manufacturable technologies (charge-storage devices, TFTs, and related components).
• Design and implement R&D fab experiments, optimize process flows, and develop solutions meeting device and product requirements.
• Analyze inline, defect, parametric, and probe data to resolve yield, performance, reliability, process-margin, and cost challenges.
• Partner with multi-functional teams to solve complex technical issues in memory technologies.
• Lead continuous yield improvement and cost-reduction initiatives, communicating findings and driving implementation.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

Memory technologies (DRAM/NAND)

Process unification & development

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Data analysis

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Statistical techniques

AI-assisted analytics

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. The Emerging Memory organization develops technologies that enable the future of memory scaling. Our engineers work in an industry-leading 300mm R&D environment, collaborating across fields to advance next-generation memory technologies from concept toward manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead process integration activities to enable manufacturable technologies, including charge-storage devices, thin-film transistors (TFTs), and related device components
• Design and implement R&D fab experiments, optimize process flows, and develop solutions that meet device and product requirements
• Analyze inline, defect, parametric, and probe data to resolve yield, performance, reliability, process-margin, and cost challenges
• Partner with Process Development, Product Engineering, Design, Yield Improvement, Advanced Mask, Probe, and other multi-functional teams to solve complex technical issues
• Lead continuous yield improvement and cost-reduction initiatives, clearly communicating technical findings and driving teams toward implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering field with 5+ years of semiconductor industry experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in semiconductor device physics alongside a strong knowledge of semiconductor process unification and process development
• Detailed knowledge of mainstream memory technologies, such as DRAM or NAND, demonstrated through significant technical contributions
• Strong understanding of process assimilation and electronic build or architectural considerations as they relate to memory technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering field with 12+ years of semiconductor industry experience
• Proficiency in data analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical techniques
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with emerging or alternative memory technologies
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience leading multi-functional technical teams
• Experience using AI-assisted analytics to enhance data interpretation, anomaly detection, and yield improvement initiatives

Benefits

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 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.