New College Grad - Senior Process Development Engineer, 3D DRAM Wet Etch

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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. This job requisition is for a Senior Wet Etch Process Development Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Technology Inc. is a Fortune 500 company and employs over 53,000 workers worldwide, with headquarters in Boise, ID. Micron offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of memory solutions —starting with foundational DRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash memory, extending to SSDs, MCPs, HBM and other memory-based systems. As the only memory fab in the western hemisphere, Micron has been in the industry for over forty-five years and continues to be the only U.S.-based DRAM manufacturer. Micron is one of the most prolific patent applicants in the world with over 60,000 patents granted and growing. As a Senior Wet Etch Process Development Engineer, you will be part of a revolutionary 3D DRAM Technology Development team. The position promises ample opportunity for innovation, collaboration and testing new dimensions in Advanced DRAM. You will work directly with Process Integration and other process areas including Dry Etch, Metals, CVD, Diffusion, Lithography and CMP. You will work on state of the art and best in class wet etch tooling and own the process roadmap to meet program and yield goals. Expectations for this role include, but not limited to: Technically innovate: Drive strategic technical and tactical decisions at a project and platform level by contributing to feasibility studies; Proactively engage technical challenges before they become problems. Key processes include vapor/plasma etching, selective wet etching, surface prep, and high aspect processing. Technically Focus: Have the vision and technical skills to relate technologies and business plans of group and other group’s projects; Actively build Micron Intellectual Property; Aware of external technical advancements substantiated with understanding of the state-of-the art Impact Results: Lead Micron IP into successful technical readiness and transition to program integration. Influence: Regularly interact with senior management to provide consultation and influence technical and strategic decisions; Crafts alliances with customers. Skill and experience: Regularly drive product planning/roadmap, platform features, and functional area strategy with a focus on scientific fundamentals

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or an equivalent field is required
• Demonstration of thorough characterization in all areas of prior field
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a focus on meeting commitments through project management skills and the exchange of complex information with peers/management
• Academic or basic knowledge of one of the following: thermodynamics/kinetic factors driving chemical reactions, transport phenomena, fluid dynamics, fundamental characterization of chemical reactions

Nice To Haves

• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing
• Incorporation of AI into daily work role
• Specific emphasis in coding, automation and/or data science
• Proven experience working within a team

Responsibilities

• Technically innovate: Drive strategic technical and tactical decisions at a project and platform level by contributing to feasibility studies
• Proactively engage technical challenges before they become problems
• Key processes include vapor/plasma etching, selective wet etching, surface prep, and high aspect processing
• Technically Focus: Have the vision and technical skills to relate technologies and business plans of group and other group’s projects
• Actively build Micron Intellectual Property
• Aware of external technical advancements substantiated with understanding of the state-of-the art Impact Results: Lead Micron IP into successful technical readiness and transition to program integration
• Influence: Regularly interact with senior management to provide consultation and influence technical and strategic decisions
• Crafts alliances with customers
• Regularly drive product planning/roadmap, platform features, and functional area strategy with a focus on scientific fundamentals

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree