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Micron Technology

Sr Engineer - CMP Process Development

Micron Technology
Integrated Device ManufacturingSingapore, SingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago
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About the role

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Senior CMP Process Development Engineer at Micron, a semiconductor memory leader. Responsible for developing and optimizing CMP processes for 3D NAND technology, transferring processes to high-volume manufacturing, and leading cross-functional teams. Requires deep CMP expertise, advanced degree, and 5+ years experience.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Process module ownership involving Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process characterization and advanced process development for 3D NAND and beyond.
  • Work with process development engineers in Singapore and Boise, US TD site and vendors to develop processes that meet integration requirements for next-generation 3-D NAND nodes.
  • Transfer CMP processes to high volume manufacturing (Fab10N), and work on continuous improvements to manufacturability.
  • Address process issues working with Fab10N team and with key business partners on tool choices for manufacturing, evaluations etc., as applicable.
  • Focus on understanding and improving the process margins required for meeting the mature yield goal for 3D NAND parts.
  • Advanced 3D NAND CMP process development will include performing fundamental research, consumables development, and hardware evaluation, as well as testing processes for novel applications.
  • Initiate and manage experiments to widen process margins as well as to test out manufacturability of next node solutions
  • Identify process simplification opportunities and drive multi-functional teams in implementation
  • Incorporate best known manufacturing methods into early development phase of upcoming nodes.
  • Design and implement advanced process monitoring and control methodologies.
  • Serve as a technical expert within Micron contributing to technical projects for improvements to processes, procedures and equipment.
  • Define and leads complex, multi-functional projects of critical importance to Micron, helps to define strategic direction.

Requirements

  • Bachelors'/Masters in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics with minimum 5 years hands-on experience in groundbreaking CMP polishing equipment such as AMAT or EBARA, or
  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics.
  • Lead and mentor CMP engineers early in their careers while driving technical excellence.
  • Build, lead, grow a capable CMP team for NAND technology development
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and critical decision making
  • Working knowledge of data analysis systems e.g.: Y3 to facilitate analysis of experimental data
  • Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE)
  • Proven ability to collaborate with local and overseas teams on projects
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey the message in concise and effective manner both in local as well as remote communications.
  • Proven ability to work in a demanding & dynamic environment and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously