About the role

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The EDE-SG Equipment Development Senior Engineer/Engineer (Dry Etch) role at Micron focuses on developing, optimizing, and evaluating dry etch equipment for advanced 3D NAND manufacturing. The position involves collaborating with fab layout, facility, and process development teams to ensure equipment readiness, leading technical projects, and serving as an expert on equipment improvements and innovation. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, developing monitoring and control systems, resolving safety hazards, and driving innovation through patents and technical contributions.

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Key Responsibilities

Set up equipment and/or CIP hardware for evaluation by the process development team
Work with the Fab layout and facility team to ensure flawless installation and operation of the equipment
Develop and optimize existing equipment hardware to meet the efficiency requirements of advanced 3D NAND parts
Engage with equipment development peers on technology choices for upcoming nodes and translate future technology needs into clear equipment requirements
Identify exciting equipment early and work with manufacturing to determine viable evaluation paths forward
Build and implement advanced equipment monitoring and control methodologies
Lead teams or suppliers on complex projects in focused meetings to mature equipment technology in record times for technical advantage, cost, and efficiency
Serve as a technical expert within Micron, providing advice and recommendations to senior management on improvements from equipment development
Lead and initiate innovation projects through patents and technical papers
Identify and resolve safety hazards; follow strict safety procedures including lockout, chemical safety, lifting techniques, and ergonomically accurate methods

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, or Material Science along with no less than 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, or Material Science
In-depth understanding of dry etch equipment operation, working principles, troubleshooting, and tool installation procedures
Exposure to R&D dry etch equipment transfer and the ability to develop/optimize equipment hardware design is preferred
Exposure to Dry Etch pump/abatement/chiller selection and ability to develop/optimize equipment hardware design is preferred
Maintain and publish roadmaps to define work/CIP’s required to move toolsets from one EMI level to the next in preparation for transfer to HVM
Remarkable oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to express messages clearly and effectively on a local and global scale
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, efficiently applying available resources or seeking peers’ and/or management help to drive solutions