Micron Technology

NTI Equipment Development Engineer, Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA)

Micron Technology
Integrated Device ManufacturingSingapore, SingaporeOnsitePosted 1 week ago

About the role

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The NTI Equipment Development Engineer for Real-Time Defect Analysis (RDA) at Micron supports technology development by using defect detection equipment and data analysis to improve process performance and yield. Responsibilities include managing inspection tools, writing and modifying equipment recipes, performing tool recoveries, driving software upgrades, monitoring tool performance via SPC, analyzing data for improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in R&D and HVM. The role requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, with hands-on experience in semiconductor inspection tools such as SEM, XRD, and SAM.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Recipe Management: Write or modify equipment recipes to support the needs of the RDA area.
  • Tool Recovery: Perform basic and advanced recoveries of down tools for assigned workstations.
  • Software Upgrades: Drive software upgrades and improvements, working with internal and external vendors for implementation.
  • Data Analysis: Collect and analyze tool/process data to suggest ways to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with vendors for escalation results on application issues and with Equipment Owners to identify long-term solutions to tool issues.

Requirements

  • Application Expertise: Interest in tools X-ray inspection technology (XRD), Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) and strong proficiency in SEM imaging and interpretation for systematic/random defect identification
  • Technical Expertise: Inspection recipe writing applications experience with RDA related inspection tools such as DF/BF/CIRCL/SEM/XRD/SAM, etc
  • Equipment Management: Set up RDA related equipment, monitor stability, improve capability, and interact with vendor representatives for advanced functionality and application work.
  • Vendor Relations: Experience working with RDA inspection tool vendors for equipment inspection recipes setup, troubleshooting, and upgrades
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field accepted.
  • Experience: 3+ years of NAND semiconductor manufacturing in RDA applications for inspection recipe setup experience is preferred.