Staff Process Engineer, Advanced Packaging CMP

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Staff Process Engineer in Advanced Packaging CMP to start up, develop, and optimize CMP processes.

The role focuses on improving product quality, yield, and reliability while reducing costs, with significant collaboration across regions and vendors. The candidate will diagnose and resolve assembly process issues using FMEA, 8D, and SPC/FDC methodologies, and contribute to strategic projects, technology advances, and IP generation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 5+ years of CMP in semiconductor industry
• Hands-on CMP equipment operation such as AMAT (LKP), EBARA-300X, optical metrology, profilometry, polishing slurries, conditioners, and polishing pads
• Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development on Advanced Packaging or other semiconductor technologies
• Understanding of integration/structural impacts related to film deposition and upstream/downstream processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental research, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, and test processes for novel applications
• Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins and evaluate manufacturability of next-generation solutions
• Incorporate best known manufacturing methods into early development phase of upcoming nodes
• Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies
• Serve in a technical advisory role, contributing to improvements to processes, procedures, and equipment
• Define and lead complex, multi-functional projects of critical importance to Micron, helping to define strategic direction
• Provide advice to management on significant technical issues; Lead and initiate innovation projects through patents/technical papers
• Using AI to improve job functions

Skills

CMP Process Expertise

Process Optimization

Failure analysis

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

BS in Materials Science

MS in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

AMAT CMP (LKP)

EBARA-300X

Optical metrology

Profilometry

Polishing slurries

Job description

Staff Process Engineer, Advanced Packaging CMP

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

Department Intro:

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.

Position Overview:

As a Staff Process Engineer in Advanced Packaging CMP team, you will be primarily responsible for starting up, developing and optimizing processes to improve product quality and reliability, working on process yield improvement, cost reduction, productivity improvement and risk management as well as resolving manufacturing line problems. You will also be required to identify, diagnose and resolve assembly process related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D or SPC/FDC methodology. This position requires communication and collaboration with associates both within the region and internationally. Strict adherence to Micron Intellectual Property Protection policy is vital. This role will also extensively collaborate with vendors to develop processes that meet integration requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform fundamental research, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, as well as test processes for novel applications
• Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins and evaluate manufacturability of next-generation solutions
• Incorporate best known manufacturing methods into early development phase of upcoming nodes
• Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies
• Serve in a technical advisory role, contributing to technical projects for improvements to processes, procedures, and equipment
• Define and lead complex, multi-functional projects of critical importance to Micron, helping to define strategic direction
• Provide advice and counsel to management on significant technical issues; Lead and initiate innovation projects through patents/technical papers
• Using AI to improve job functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 5+ years of experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) within the semiconductor industry
• Hands-on experience CMP equipment operation such as AMAT (LKP), EBARA-300X, optical metrology, profilometry, polishing slurries, conditioners, and polishing pads
• Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development on Advanced Packaging or other semiconductor technologies
• Understanding of various integration/structural impacts and constraints related to film deposition and other upstream/downstream processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey messaging and technical concepts in concise and effective manners

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics plus 3+ years of relevant experience
• Skills in data science, modelling, and experience/an interest in leveraging AI to optimize workflows
• A specialized background in 300mm wafer fabrication

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Process Engineer 4

Relocation Level: TBD

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.

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.