About the role
AI summarisedStaff Engineer, Process Development for Cell Film at Micron Technology, a semiconductor memory and storage leader. The role focuses on developing and optimizing thin film processes (ALD/CVD) for advanced memory nodes, owning process modules, and collaborating with integration and equipment teams to drive yield and reliability improvements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and characterize thin film processes (ALD/CVD) to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
- Execute well‑designed experiments, analyze data, and translate results into process improvements.
- Support scaling of cell film processes across nodes and platforms.
- Own defined portions of a process module or sub‑module under guidance from senior engineers.
- Track process margins, key sensitivities, and integration risks.
- Drive issue resolution for process and tool‑related problems within assigned scope.
- Work closely with integration and device teams to ensure process compatibility and electrical performance.
- Correlate material, structural, and electrical data to guide process optimization.
- Support failure analysis and root‑cause investigations for yield and reliability issues.
- Develop strong hands‑on knowledge of cell film equipment and hardware behavior.
- Partner with equipment engineers and suppliers to improve process stability and capability.
- Support tool qualifications, upgrades, and platform transfers.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in thin film R&D for microelectronic devices, with a proven track record of leading complex technology development.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technology direction, mentor teams, and deliver innovative solutions for advanced memory nodes.
- Strong fundamentals in thin film deposition (ALD/CVD) and materials characterization.
- Working knowledge of plasma processes, vacuum systems, and chemical reactions.
- Ability to link process conditions to material properties and device behavior.
- Familiarity with electrical test methods and fab metrology tools.
- Understanding of NAND cell structures and basic device physics.
