Engineer - Dry Etch NVM - 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.

At Micron, we tackle challenging tactical and technical problems to meet the demands of our fast-paced and dynamic development environment! As a Dry Etch Process Development Engineer, you will develop and optimize plasma dry etch processes 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 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 etch processes that meet the detailed physical and electrical requirements for Micron products . You will grow into an expert engineer, driving dry etch technology roadmaps, which have a direct influence on Micron's global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing dry etch processes to meet the physical and electrical requirements of Micron's products.
• Optimizing dry etch 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 and driving 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 domestic and/or international travel may be required ).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in experimental design 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.
• Fundamental knowledge of at least one of the following: transport phenomena, thermofluids, dry etch processing, or plasma physics .
• Experience in programming or scripting is desirable.

Education and Experience:

• Ph. D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields .
• M.S. degree with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience or B.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience will also be considered.

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 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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