TD CVD/DIFF/IMPLANT Process MDE Manager (Process Development Support)

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Films Manufacturing Development Engineer lead in Boise to drive thin films process development and wafer flow, while coaching engineers across shifts and removing barriers to progress.

You will partner with process, integration, and equipment teams to align priorities, ensure data quality, and apply data science and AI-driven approaches to improve yields and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in thin films process development including CVD, PVD, or related areas.
• Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of deposition physics, kinetics, or transport phenomena.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift-based execution for thin films process development and wafer flow.
• Manage and develop engineers through coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Partner with process, integration, and equipment teams to align priorities.
• Ensure data quality, address customer concerns, and resolve yield and defect challenges.
• Drive operational improvements using data science and AI-Enabled approaches.

Skills

Thin films process development

CVD

PVD

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Deposition physics/kinetics/transport

Data science/AI in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

PhD or MS or equivalent with 5+ years, or BS with 10+ years of semiconductor experience

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. We are part of Micron’s Technology Development organization, enabling next‑generation DRAM through strong execution and fast learning cycles. Our Films Manufacturing Development Engineering team works hands‑on in a fast‑paced R&D environment to keep development moving, improve data quality, and support critical technology milestones. We value ownership, collaboration, and building the next generation of engineers! This role combines people leadership, operational ownership, and technical depth in thin films process development. You will lead a team across shifts, support daily execution in the fab, and help remove barriers that slow development. The role offers strong visibility, direct impact on R&D outcomes, and the opportunity to grow both people and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift‑based execution for thin films process development and wafer flow
• Manage and develop engineers through coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Partner with process, integration, and equipment teams to align priorities
• Ensure data quality, address customer concerns, and resolve yield and defect challenges
• Drive operational improvements using data science and AI‑Enabled approaches

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in thin films process development including CVD, PVD, or related areas
• Demonstrated leadership in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Understanding of deposition physics, kinetics, or transport phenomena

Qualifications

• PhD or MS or equivalent experience with 5+ years, or BS with 10+ years of semiconductor experience
• Deep knowledge of thin film deposition and related process technologies
• Experience in shift‑based manufacturing or R&D environments
• Strong multi‑functional collaboration and mentoring experience
• Experience applying Artificial Intelligence to improve engineering workflows

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 micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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.

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