About the role

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The Uniformity Staff/Principal Engineer, Front End, Central Product Integration (FE cPIE) leads process integration efforts focused on structural uniformity and cross-loop integration for critical semiconductor modules. This role involves developing model-based root cause analysis frameworks, owning product integration programs, driving global technical alignment, and ensuring yield, quality, and reliability targets are met through collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers. The position requires deep expertise in DRAM/NAND operations, semiconductor process flows, and data-driven problem solving, with frequent travel to Micron sites for face-to-face engagement.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead process integration (PI) structural uniformity and cross‑loop integration for critical modules (e.g., capacitance loop), owning end‑to‑end integration strategies to resolve yield, quality, and reliability gaps.
Drive physics‑ and process‑based integration solutions through close collaboration with cross‑module process owners, PI subject‑matter experts, and key suppliers to optimize integration structures and achieve BIC yield and quality targets.
Develop and apply model‑based root cause analysis frameworks (transport, reaction kinetics, pattern density, and geometry‑dependent effects) to diagnose structural non‑uniformity.
Define, implement, and continuously strengthen critical inline monitoring and defense lines (CD, film loss, mass delta, defectivity, edge/periphery metrics) to ensure robust control of structural uniformity.
Proactively drive node‑over‑node “shift‑left” integration, including early implementation of uniformity, bevel, and backside best‑known‑methods (BKMs) during development phases to accelerate whole‑wafer (center‑to‑edge) yield and quality ramp.
Drive worldwide technical alignment and execution excellence by leading global projects, standardizing and leveraging network BKMs, and scaling proven solutions across sites.
Identify efficiency and performance gaps, and lead business process creation, optimization, and re‑engineering to improve benchmark performance, cycle time, and development productivity.

Requirements

With more than 5 years of semiconductor industries' experience / knowledge.
Bachelors/Masters/PhD. in EE, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Physics and Chemical but optional if candidates have more than 8 years' experience in process related role in semiconductor industry.
Understanding of DRAM and NAND operation and structure to decipher parametric, probe and qual data from both front-end and backend assembly process.
Good logical thinking and knowledge in Semiconductor Fabrication process flows, interaction of different processes and how changes affect yield, device performance and reliability.
Good model-based problem solving together with data driven decision making, and presentation skills. Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve structure and device related issues, and address root cause.
Good organizational capabilities and ability to work effectively. Ability to be flexible with job responsibilities and take the initiative to assume added responsibilities.
Travel to Micron sites as necessary for face-to-face collaboration.
Strong interpersonal skills and customer/co-worker relationships. Successfully demonstrated teamwork skills with a strong focus on developing good team dynamics.
Good multi-tasking, verbal and written