Thin-Film Process Development Engineer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes impacting product quality, yield, and cost. You will solve complex production challenges, introduce new technologies, and collaborate with engineering and supplier teams to drive measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes hands‑on process development, yield improvement, and successful qualification and scaling of new deposition technologies, with a focus on cross‑functional teamwork and

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related field with deep technical expertise.
• Experience with thin film deposition techniques (ALD, CVD, PVD).
• Knowledge of surface analysis methods (XPS, AFM, XRD, AES, EBSD, SIMS).
• Solid‑state physics and materials interfaces understanding; strong cross‑functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve assembly process issues using FA, FMEA, 8D, and SPC/FDC methods.
• Execute process, equipment, and material evaluations; implement improvements.
• Lead yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Qualify and scale new processes, tools, and materials for production.
• Manage supplier quality, audits, and risk mitigation activities.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Statistical skills with large datasets

Experiment design

Project leadership

AI-assisted analytics

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ALD

CVD

PVD

XPS

AFM

XRD

AES

EBSD

SIMS

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes impacting product quality, yield, and cost. You will solve complex production challenges, introduce new technologies, and collaborate with engineering and supplier teams to drive measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes hands‑on process development, yield improvement, and successful qualification and scaling of new deposition technologies, with a focus on cross‑functional teamwork and