About the role
AI summarisedMicron’s NAND Process Development (PD) Singapore group seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer to join the Advanced Node team. This role is critical for supporting technology node deployment, driving process margin improvements, and ensuring deep engagement with manufacturing on upcoming 3D NAND nodes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize CMP processes to enhance product quality and reliability for next-generation memory parts.
- Focus on improving process margins necessary to meet mature yield goals for 3D NAND parts.
- Conduct fundamental research, consumables development, and hardware evaluation for advanced 3D NAND CMP processes.
- Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins and evaluate the manufacturability of next-node solutions.
- Collaborate extensively with vendors to develop processes meeting integration requirements for current and next-generation 3-D NAND nodes.
- Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies for CMP processes.
- Provide strategic roadmaps for N+, N++ and future NAND Nodes, advising management on significant technical issues.
- Lead complex, multi-functional projects critical to Micron's success and mentor junior team members on CMP fundamentals.
Requirements
- PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry with a background in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP).
- Experience working on 300mm wafer fabrication.
- Hands-on experience operating CMP equipment such as AMAT (LKP), EBARA-300X, and next-generation CMP equipment.
- Proficiency with optical metrology, profilometry, polishing slurries, conditioners, and polishing pads.
- Experience in dielectrics/metals CMP process development on 3D NAND or other memory technology.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for local and remote technical discussions.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.