About the role
AI summarisedThis is a senior dry etch process development role at Micron, a leading semiconductor memory company, focused on next-generation NAND technology. The engineer will lead unit process and critical module development, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor peers in dry etch technology.
IDMFull-timeSTPG
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and innovate dry etch processes to meet structural and electrical specifications.
- Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to solve complex structural problems.
- Present process and technology roadmaps for current and upcoming technology nodes.
- Work on critical modules such as HAR, Tier by tier etches, WL contacts, and staircase.
- Find opportunities and drive towards collaborative solutions.
- Direct technology roadmaps for other areas.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional task force groups targeting specific goals.
- Develop knowledge and expertise in related process hardware or technologies.
- Act as a resource and mentor for peers in dry etch technology and project management.
- Provide critical updates to upper management on project status and impacts.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in working within a research and development environment.
- 3-10 years of experience in dry etch process development within R&D transferring to manufacturing.
- 2-3 years of applicable NAND, DRAM, or Logic module development experience.
- Knowledge of plasma physics, plasma chemistry, transport, or surface phenomena.
- Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving and managing technical projects.
- Understanding of various types of plasma dry etch reactors.
- Expertise in statistical process control and analysis.
- Experience solving scalability problems of deep high aspect ratio silicon/dielectric etches.
- Ability to lead supplier head-to-heads.
- Preferred experience in data science basics, Python coding, or AI coding.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office and SAS software like JmP.
- MS/PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Molecular Physics, Physical Chemistry, Semiconductor Technology, or related fields with 4-10 years of practical experience in dry etch process development.
- BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Engineering, or similar fields with 7-12 years of pertinent experience.
