Senior Engineer, CMP Process Development - TPG

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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.

As a Senior CMP Process Development Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for developing and optimizing CMP processes to improve product quality and reliability for the next generation of Micron's memory parts. You will take ideas from conception, through process development, all the way to implementation in our production facilities. You will also be required to identify, diagnose, and resolve assembly process related problems by applying failure analysis, FMEA, 8D or SPC/FDC methodology. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and carrying out process, equipment, and material evaluation/optimization to implement changes at process step, leading and participating in yield improvement and cost reduction activities, handling new process baseline qualifications, and managing, auditing, and liaising with material suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and risk management objectives.

Develops new or modified process formulations, defines processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing. Coordinates design requirement review with appropriate engineering/scientific personnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications. May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes.

You will be working in a highly collaborative atmosphere, interacting with various groups such as process integration, electrical failure analysis, yield enhancement, manufacturing, and equipment vendors, to ensure robust CMP processes that meet the detailed physical and electrical requirements for Micron products. You will grow into an expert engineer, driving CMP technology roadmaps, which have a direct influence on Micron’s global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Developing CMP processes to meet the physical and electrical requirements of Micron’s products.
• Optimizing CMP processes to reduce cost, process variability, and improve process capability.
• Collaborating with process integration and other process development teams to develop innovative new solutions.
• Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current hardware, CMP consumable and drive CMP development projects with OEMs and consumable vendors for solutions.
• Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next-generation products.
• Maintaining a technology development pilot manufacturing line.
• Support process transfer to production facilities (some international travel may be required).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with design of experiment techniques (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Defect analysis and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions.
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving.
• Proficiency in statistics, preferably in statistical process control.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a focus on meeting commitments.
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience with CMP tools and endpoint systems.

Education and Experience:

• M.S./Ph.D. (or equivalent education) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields.
• 3 to 5 years of semiconductor process engineering experience in CMP related process preferably in 300mm wafer fab.
• Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development with fundamental understanding of slurry/pad interactions is desired.
• Experience in FEOL/BEOL CMP process development and understanding of CMP related electrical/probe failure.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing, solid-state device physics desirable.

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.

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.

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